US Bridges

Col.Cord 34 Z-B over Big Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.4MI. S JCT34&82 · Structure no. 000000000022987

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col.Cord 34 Z-B over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying Col.Cord 34 Z-B over Big Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2007. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long.

CarriesCol.Cord 34 Z-B
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.4MI. S JCT34&82
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates33.23571, -93.07967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Col.Cord 34 Z-B over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col.Cord 34 Z-B over Big Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Col.Cord 34 Z-B over Big Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col.Cord 34 Z-B over Big Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Col.Cord 34 Z-B over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.