US Bridges

SH 41 SEC.02- 4.50 over Caney Creek Relief

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · 4.50 MI S Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005156

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 SEC.02- 4.50 over Caney Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 41 SEC.02- 4.50 over Caney Creek Relief in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSH 41 SEC.02- 4.50
CrossesCaney Creek Relief
Location4.50 MI S Sevier CO Line
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.86983, -94.42356
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2028
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 SH 41 SEC.02- 4.50 over Caney Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41 SEC.02- 4.50 over Caney Creek Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 41 SEC.02- 4.50 over Caney Creek Relief carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 SEC.02- 4.50 over Caney Creek Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 SEC.02- 4.50 over Caney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.