US Bridges

US 371 Sec 6 over Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · .50 MI NW of Magnolia · Structure no. 0000000000X1640

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 Sec 6 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 371 Sec 6 over Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,045 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 371 Sec 6
CrossesCreek
Location.50 MI NW of Magnolia
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.29744, -93.25112
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2014)
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 over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 Sec 6 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 371 Sec 6 over Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 371 Sec 6 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 Sec 6 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.