US Bridges

US 371 S-6 Lm 11.1 over Barlow Branch

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.0 W of Magnolia · Structure no. 000000000006363

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 S-6 Lm 11.1 over Barlow Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 371 S-6 Lm 11.1 over Barlow Branch in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,045 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 371 S-6 Lm 11.1
CrossesBarlow Branch
Location1.0 W of Magnolia
RouteU.S. Route 371
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.30244, -93.25279
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,045 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-6 Lm 11.1 over Barlow Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 S-6 Lm 11.1 over Barlow Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 371 S-6 Lm 11.1 over Barlow Branch carry?

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

How long is US 371 S-6 Lm 11.1 over Barlow Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 S-6 Lm 11.1 over Barlow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.