US Bridges

US 371 - 03 - 5.53 over Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 5.53 M E of Howard Col · Structure no. 0000000000M0571

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 - 03 - 5.53 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 371 - 03 - 5.53 over 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 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 371 - 03 - 5.53
CrossesCreek
Location5.53 M E of Howard Col
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.94804, -93.72867
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 - 5.53 over Creek built?

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

What condition is US 371 - 03 - 5.53 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 - 03 - 5.53 over Creek carry?

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

How long is US 371 - 03 - 5.53 over Creek?

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

Who owns US 371 - 03 - 5.53 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.