SH 344 S-1 LM3.20 over Lake Columbia
GoodColumbia County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI SE JCT US 82 · Structure no. 000000000006195
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 581
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 344 S-1 LM3.20 over Lake Columbia is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 344 S-1 LM3.20 over Lake Columbia in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 581 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 344 S-1 LM3.20 over Lake Columbia built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 344 S-1 LM3.20 over Lake Columbia in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 344 S-1 LM3.20 over Lake Columbia carry?
About 581 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 344 S-1 LM3.20 over Lake Columbia?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 344 S-1 LM3.20 over Lake Columbia?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.