US Bridges

SH 34-03- Lm 14.95 over Locust Creek

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.65 MI W JCT SH 135 & 34 · Structure no. 0000000000M0775

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34-03- Lm 14.95 over Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34-03- Lm 14.95 over Locust Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34-03- Lm 14.95
CrossesLocust Creek
Location1.65 MI W JCT SH 135 & 34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.14556, -90.53917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 14.95 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34-03- Lm 14.95 over Locust Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34-03- Lm 14.95 over Locust Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 34-03- Lm 14.95 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34-03- Lm 14.95 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.