US Bridges

SH 34-03- Lm 4.49 over Star Ditch

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI E Deleplaine · Structure no. 0000000000X0809

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
629
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34-03- Lm 4.49 over Star Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 34-03- Lm 4.49 over Star Ditch in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 34-03- Lm 4.49
CrossesStar Ditch
Location4.5 MI E Deleplaine
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates36.18008, -90.70072
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2018)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 4.49 over Star Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34-03- Lm 4.49 over Star 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 34-03- Lm 4.49 over Star Ditch carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 34-03- Lm 4.49 over Star Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 34-03- Lm 4.49 over Star Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.