US Bridges

US 371 Sec 6 LM9.6 over Big Creek Relief

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 3.25 MI North Magnolia · Structure no. 000000000006365

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 Sec 6 LM9.6 over Big Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 371 Sec 6 LM9.6 over Big Creek Relief in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,045 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 Sec 6 LM9.6
CrossesBig Creek Relief
Location3.25 MI North Magnolia
RouteU.S. Route 371
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.32188, -93.26158
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 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 Sec 6 LM9.6 over Big Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 Sec 6 LM9.6 over Big Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does US 371 Sec 6 LM9.6 over Big Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is US 371 Sec 6 LM9.6 over Big Creek Relief?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 Sec 6 LM9.6 over Big Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.