US Bridges

SH 134SEC.01-13.44 over Bernice Bayou

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI S JCT SH 196 & 134 · Structure no. 0000000000M3805

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 134SEC.01-13.44 over Bernice Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 134SEC.01-13.44 over Bernice 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 134SEC.01-13.44
CrossesBernice Bayou
Location3.0 MI S JCT SH 196 & 134
RouteState Highway 134
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.30973, -93.75539
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic213 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 134SEC.01-13.44 over Bernice Bayou built?

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

What condition is SH 134SEC.01-13.44 over Bernice Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 134SEC.01-13.44 over Bernice Bayou carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 134SEC.01-13.44 over Bernice Bayou?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 134SEC.01-13.44 over Bernice Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.