US Bridges

SH 34 over Big Slough Ditch

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI E Marmaduke · Structure no. 000000000007420

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Big Slough Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Big Slough Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesBig Slough Ditch
Location4.5 MI E Marmaduke
RouteState Highway 34
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.18603, -90.30043
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 over Big Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over Big Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 34 over Big Slough Ditch carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Big Slough Ditch?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Big Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.