US Bridges

CR334/Z-DN/L0.59 over Bellhammer Slough

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.59 MI East JCT 334&30 · Structure no. 000000000020346

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR334/Z-DN/L0.59 over Bellhammer Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR334/Z-DN/L0.59 over Bellhammer Slough in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2007. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCR334/Z-DN/L0.59
CrossesBellhammer Slough
Location0.59 MI East JCT 334&30
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40528, -90.22154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic21 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$431,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR334/Z-DN/L0.59 over Bellhammer Slough built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR334/Z-DN/L0.59 over Bellhammer 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR334/Z-DN/L0.59 over Bellhammer Slough carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR334/Z-DN/L0.59 over Bellhammer Slough?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR334/Z-DN/L0.59 over Bellhammer Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.