US Bridges

US 371 Sec 2- 0.25 over Saline River Relief

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · .27 MI E Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006310

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 Sec 2- 0.25 over Saline River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 371 Sec 2- 0.25 over Saline River Relief in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2028. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 371 Sec 2- 0.25
CrossesSaline River Relief
Location.27 MI E Sevier CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.96179, -94.05663
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 inspectionAugust 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,653 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 2- 0.25 over Saline River Relief built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 Sec 2- 0.25 over Saline River Relief 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 371 Sec 2- 0.25 over Saline River Relief carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 371 Sec 2- 0.25 over Saline River Relief?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 Sec 2- 0.25 over Saline River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.