US Bridges

SH 34 - 04-LM 1.61 over Pigeon Roost Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.61 MI E JCT SH 135 & 34 · Structure no. 0000000000X1441

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 - 04-LM 1.61 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 34 - 04-LM 1.61 over Pigeon Roost Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 34 - 04-LM 1.61
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location1.61 MI E JCT SH 135 & 34
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates36.20247, -90.47747
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks7%
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

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 1.61 over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 - 04-LM 1.61 over Pigeon Roost Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 34 - 04-LM 1.61 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 - 04-LM 1.61 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns SH 34 - 04-LM 1.61 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.