US Bridges

US 371 S7 Lm 24.06 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI S JCT SH 160 · Structure no. 0000000000X0131

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 S7 Lm 24.06 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 371 S7 Lm 24.06 over Drainage Ditch in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 97 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,243 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 371 S7 Lm 24.06
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.6 MI S JCT SH 160
RouteU.S. Route 371
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.06395, -93.46304
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,243 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S7 Lm 24.06 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 371 S7 Lm 24.06 over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 371 S7 Lm 24.06 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 371 S7 Lm 24.06 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 S7 Lm 24.06 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.