US Bridges

SH 34-04- Lm 8.26 over Ditch

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · .7 E JCT US 49 & SH 34 · Structure no. 0000000000X0429

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34-04- Lm 8.26 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 34-04- Lm 8.26 over Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34-04- Lm 8.26
CrossesDitch
Location.7 E JCT US 49 & SH 34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.18633, -90.36947
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 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 SH 34-04- Lm 8.26 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34-04- Lm 8.26 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34-04- Lm 8.26 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is SH 34-04- Lm 8.26 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34-04- Lm 8.26 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.