US Bridges

SH 134 SEC.01-3.19 over Mckinney Bayou

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 3.19 M E JCT 134&71 · Structure no. 000000000005594

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 134 SEC.01-3.19 over Mckinney Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 134 SEC.01-3.19 over Mckinney Bayou in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2028. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 134 SEC.01-3.19
CrossesMckinney Bayou
Location3.19 M E JCT 134&71
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates33.22426, -93.83201
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic276 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 134 SEC.01-3.19 over Mckinney Bayou built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 134 SEC.01-3.19 over Mckinney Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 134 SEC.01-3.19 over Mckinney Bayou carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 134 SEC.01-3.19 over Mckinney Bayou?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 134 SEC.01-3.19 over Mckinney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.