US Bridges

CR 434 - C over Ditch

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 3 Miles SW of Rector · Structure no. 000000000022876

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 434 - C over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 434 - C over Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 434 - C
CrossesDitch
Location3 Miles SW of Rector
RouteCounty Highway 434
Coordinates36.25226, -90.35552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 434 - C over Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 434 - C over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 434 - C over Ditch carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 434 - C over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns CR 434 - C over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.