US Bridges

SH 234 - 01- 5.30 over Flat Creek

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · 5.30 MI SE SH 41 · Structure no. 000000000003837

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 234 - 01- 5.30 over Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 234 - 01- 5.30 over Flat Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 234 - 01- 5.30
CrossesFlat Creek
Location5.30 MI SE SH 41
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates33.80052, -94.31736
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic416 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 234 - 01- 5.30 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 234 - 01- 5.30 over Flat Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 234 - 01- 5.30 over Flat Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 234 - 01- 5.30 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 234 - 01- 5.30 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.