US Bridges

CR 434-J Sentinal over Little Glazypeau CR

Poor

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI E HWY 227 · Structure no. 000000000019957

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 434-J Sentinal over Little Glazypeau CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 434-J Sentinal over Little Glazypeau CR in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 589 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 434-J Sentinal
CrossesLittle Glazypeau CR
Location1.2 MI E HWY 227
RouteCounty Highway 434
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59755, -93.13117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2018)
Projected traffic96 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 434-J Sentinal over Little Glazypeau CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 434-J Sentinal over Little Glazypeau CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 434-J Sentinal over Little Glazypeau CR carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 434-J Sentinal over Little Glazypeau CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 434-J Sentinal over Little Glazypeau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.