US Bridges

SH 34-03- Lm 9.75 over Lick Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI SE Beech Grove · Structure no. 000000000006253

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34-03- Lm 9.75 over Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34-03- Lm 9.75 over Lick Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34-03- Lm 9.75
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.5 MI SE Beech Grove
RouteState Highway 34
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.17444, -90.6126
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 9.75 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34-03- Lm 9.75 over Lick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 34-03- Lm 9.75 over Lick Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 34-03- Lm 9.75 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34-03- Lm 9.75 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.