US Bridges

US 371 S-7 Lm 3.79 over Big Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI W JCT SH 19 · Structure no. 000000000005679

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
510 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 S-7 Lm 3.79 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 371 S-7 Lm 3.79 over Big Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,445 by 2028. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 371 S-7 Lm 3.79
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.8 MI W JCT SH 19
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.26909, -93.2721
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,445 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 S-7 Lm 3.79 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 S-7 Lm 3.79 over Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 371 S-7 Lm 3.79 over Big Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 371 S-7 Lm 3.79 over Big Creek?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 S-7 Lm 3.79 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.