US Bridges

US 371 LM16.54 S-7 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N Bussey · Structure no. 000000000005232

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 LM16.54 S-7 over Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 371 LM16.54 S-7 over Crooked Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,523 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 371 LM16.54 S-7
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.5 MI N Bussey
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.16468, -93.44394
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,523 by 2028
Trucks9%
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

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 US 371 LM16.54 S-7 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 LM16.54 S-7 over Crooked 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 371 LM16.54 S-7 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 371 LM16.54 S-7 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 LM16.54 S-7 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.