CR 34 over Canal #43
FairDesha County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI S US 165-BACK Gate · Structure no. 000000000012656
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 34 over Canal #43 is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 34 over Canal #43 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 34 over Canal #43 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 34 over Canal #43 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 34 over Canal #43 carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 34 over Canal #43?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns CR 34 over Canal #43?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.