US Bridges

US 371 -02 - 0.91 over Prairie Creek

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 10.75 MI W of Nashville · Structure no. 000000000000446

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 -02 - 0.91 over Prairie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 371 -02 - 0.91 over Prairie Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2028. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 371 -02 - 0.91
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location10.75 MI W of Nashville
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.96353, -94.04653
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,653 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$434,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 371 -02 - 0.91 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 371 -02 - 0.91 over Prairie 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 371 -02 - 0.91 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 371 -02 - 0.91 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 -02 - 0.91 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.