US Bridges

SH 41-SEC.02- 0.92 over Little River Relief

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · .92 MI S Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005161

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41-SEC.02- 0.92 over Little River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 41-SEC.02- 0.92 over Little River 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,542 by 2028. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSH 41-SEC.02- 0.92
CrossesLittle River Relief
Location.92 MI S Sevier CO Line
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.90883, -94.3964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,542 by 2028
Trucks1%
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- 0.92 over Little River Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 41-SEC.02- 0.92 over Little River 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- 0.92 over Little River Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 41-SEC.02- 0.92 over Little River Relief?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41-SEC.02- 0.92 over Little River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.