US Bridges

SH 34-03- Lm 3.01 over Cache River

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 3.01 MI SE Delaplaine · Structure no. 000000000006252

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34-03- Lm 3.01 over Cache River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34-03- Lm 3.01 over Cache River in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 34-03- Lm 3.01
CrossesCache River
Location3.01 MI SE Delaplaine
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates36.20062, -90.70502
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2018)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 34-03- Lm 3.01 over Cache River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34-03- Lm 3.01 over Cache River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34-03- Lm 3.01 over Cache River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 34-03- Lm 3.01 over Cache River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34-03- Lm 3.01 over Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.