US Bridges

SH-38/SEC-2/L-5.09 over Slough

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 5.09 MI E of SH 33 & 38 · Structure no. 0000000000M3140

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-38/SEC-2/L-5.09 over Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-38/SEC-2/L-5.09 over Slough in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-38/SEC-2/L-5.09
CrossesSlough
Location5.09 MI E of SH 33 & 38
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.00534, -91.27764
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic855 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-38/SEC-2/L-5.09 over Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-38/SEC-2/L-5.09 over Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH-38/SEC-2/L-5.09 over Slough carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH-38/SEC-2/L-5.09 over Slough?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-38/SEC-2/L-5.09 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.