US Bridges

SH 134SEC.01-17.18 over Main Ditch

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI W of Garland · Structure no. 000000000003518

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 134SEC.01-17.18 over Main Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 134SEC.01-17.18 over Main Ditch in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 134SEC.01-17.18
CrossesMain Ditch
Location1.25 MI W of Garland
RouteState Highway 134
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.353, -93.74129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic879 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 134SEC.01-17.18 over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 134SEC.01-17.18 over Main Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 134SEC.01-17.18 over Main Ditch carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 134SEC.01-17.18 over Main Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 134SEC.01-17.18 over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.