US Bridges

CR 34-C- Pettit RD over Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 0.52 MI W Cd 34& SH 166 · Structure no. 000000000020556

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34-C- Pettit RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 34-C- Pettit RD over Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 34-C- Pettit RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.52 MI W Cd 34& SH 166
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates36.29389, -90.9475
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 34-C- Pettit RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 34-C- Pettit RD over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 34-C- Pettit RD over Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 34-C- Pettit RD over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 34-C- Pettit RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.