US Bridges

SH-334/SEC3/L2.458 over Otter Slough

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 2.46 MI E JCT US 79 & 334 · Structure no. 0000000000M2910

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-334/SEC3/L2.458 over Otter Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying SH-334/SEC3/L2.458 over Otter Slough in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-334/SEC3/L2.458
CrossesOtter Slough
Location2.46 MI E JCT US 79 & 334
RouteState Highway 334
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.88717, -90.49796
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-334/SEC3/L2.458 over Otter Slough built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH-334/SEC3/L2.458 over Otter Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-334/SEC3/L2.458 over Otter Slough carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-334/SEC3/L2.458 over Otter Slough?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-334/SEC3/L2.458 over Otter Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.