BLUE LAKE SLOUGH
Carrying BLUE LAKE SLOUGH over BLUE LAKE SLOUGH
BLUE LAKE SLOUGH/PIPELINE, Union, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BLUE LAKE SLOUGH
The BLUE LAKE SLOUGH bridge in Union, Arkansas carries BLUE LAKE SLOUGH over BLUE LAKE SLOUGH. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 46.3 meters (152 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BLUE LAKE SLOUGH compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 46.3 m (152 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000043570-00010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLUE LAKE SLOUGH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BLUE LAKE SLOUGH against other structures in Union and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BLUE LAKE SLOUGH?
BLUE LAKE SLOUGH in Union, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BLUE LAKE SLOUGH inspected?
BLUE LAKE SLOUGH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLUE LAKE SLOUGH is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BLUE LAKE SLOUGH?
BLUE LAKE SLOUGH has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BLUE LAKE SLOUGH?
BLUE LAKE SLOUGH is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
How old is BLUE LAKE SLOUGH and does age affect safety?
BLUE LAKE SLOUGH was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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