US Bridges

SH 234 -01-5.21 over Flat Crk Rel

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI SE Winthrop · Structure no. 0000000000M2491

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 234 -01-5.21 over Flat Crk Rel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 234 -01-5.21 over Flat Crk Rel in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 234 -01-5.21
CrossesFlat Crk Rel
Location2.2 MI SE Winthrop
RouteState Highway 234
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.80122, -94.31875
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 234 -01-5.21 over Flat Crk Rel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 234 -01-5.21 over Flat Crk Rel 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 -01-5.21 over Flat Crk Rel carry?

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

How long is SH 234 -01-5.21 over Flat Crk Rel?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 234 -01-5.21 over Flat Crk Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.