US Bridges

US 371 - 03 - 4.59 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 4.59 MI E Howard CO LN · Structure no. 000000000003027

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 - 03 - 4.59 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 371 - 03 - 4.59 over Brushy Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 371 - 03 - 4.59
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location4.59 MI E Howard CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.94851, -93.7449
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2018)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 - 03 - 4.59 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 - 03 - 4.59 over Brushy Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 371 - 03 - 4.59 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 371 - 03 - 4.59 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 - 03 - 4.59 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.