US Bridges

HWY 34 over Hurricane Ditch

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 2.95MI W JCT SH139 & 34 · Structure no. 000000000007419

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 34 over Hurricane Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 34 over Hurricane Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 34
CrossesHurricane Ditch
Location2.95MI W JCT SH139 & 34
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates36.18635, -90.33812
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 HWY 34 over Hurricane Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 34 over Hurricane Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 34 over Hurricane Ditch carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY 34 over Hurricane Ditch?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 34 over Hurricane Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.