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US 371 S-7 LM6.40 over Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI SW JCT SH 344 &132 · Structure no. 0000000000M1922

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,602
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 S-7 LM6.40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 371 S-7 LM6.40 over Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,602 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,003 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 371 S-7 LM6.40
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI SW JCT SH 344 &132
RouteU.S. Route 371
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.25838, -93.31278
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,602 (2018)
Projected traffic3,003 by 2028
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

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 LM6.40 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 371 S-7 LM6.40 over Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 371 S-7 LM6.40 over Creek carry?

About 2,602 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 371 S-7 LM6.40 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 S-7 LM6.40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.