US Bridges

Col. CR 34 Zone B over Big Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 000000000023018

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 34 Zone B over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying Col. CR 34 Zone B over Big Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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, projected to reach 50 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCol. CR 34 Zone B
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.2 MI S JCT US 82
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates33.23688, -93.0775
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Col. CR 34 Zone B over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CR 34 Zone 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Col. CR 34 Zone B over Big Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Col. CR 34 Zone B over Big Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 34 Zone B over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.