US Bridges

SH 34-04- Lm 11.06 over Aunt Betty Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.88 MI W JCT SH 139 & 34 · Structure no. 0000000000M3221

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34-04- Lm 11.06 over Aunt Betty Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34-04- Lm 11.06 over Aunt Betty Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 34-04- Lm 11.06
CrossesAunt Betty Ditch
Location1.88 MI W JCT SH 139 & 34
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates36.18589, -90.31889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic763 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34-04- Lm 11.06 over Aunt Betty Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34-04- Lm 11.06 over Aunt Betty Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34-04- Lm 11.06 over Aunt Betty Ditch carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 34-04- Lm 11.06 over Aunt Betty Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34-04- Lm 11.06 over Aunt Betty Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.