US Bridges

SH 41- 02- 12.71 over Kelton Creek

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · 3.80 MI N of Foreman · Structure no. 000000000002970

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,194
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41- 02- 12.71 over Kelton Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 41- 02- 12.71 over Kelton Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 41- 02- 12.71
CrossesKelton Creek
Location3.80 MI N of Foreman
RouteState Highway 41
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.77976, -94.3907
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 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 traffic2,194 (2018)
Projected traffic2,195 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$482,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 41- 02- 12.71 over Kelton Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41- 02- 12.71 over Kelton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 41- 02- 12.71 over Kelton Creek carry?

About 2,194 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 41- 02- 12.71 over Kelton Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41- 02- 12.71 over Kelton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.