US Bridges

CR 344 Pleasant R over Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.20 MI Off CO RD 1 · Structure no. 000000000021552

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 344 Pleasant R over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 344 Pleasant R over Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 344 Pleasant R
CrossesCreek
Location0.20 MI Off CO RD 1
RouteCounty Highway 344
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.5332, -92.77129
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 344 Pleasant R over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 344 Pleasant R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 344 Pleasant R over Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 344 Pleasant R over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 344 Pleasant R over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.