US Bridges

SH-262/SEC-1/L0.65 over Roaring Slough

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 0.65 MI W JCT SH 33 & 262 · Structure no. 0000000000M3336

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-262/SEC-1/L0.65 over Roaring Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-262/SEC-1/L0.65 over Roaring Slough in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-262/SEC-1/L0.65
CrossesRoaring Slough
Location0.65 MI W JCT SH 33 & 262
RouteState Highway 262
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09602, -91.37431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-262/SEC-1/L0.65 over Roaring Slough built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-262/SEC-1/L0.65 over Roaring 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH-262/SEC-1/L0.65 over Roaring Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-262/SEC-1/L0.65 over Roaring Slough?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-262/SEC-1/L0.65 over Roaring Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.