US Bridges

SH 41 -03- 8.38 over Choctaw Bayou Relief

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 6.38MI So JCT SH 32 · Structure no. 000000000005719

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 -03- 8.38 over Choctaw Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 41 -03- 8.38 over Choctaw Bayou Relief in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 41 -03- 8.38
CrossesChoctaw Bayou Relief
Location6.38MI So JCT SH 32
RouteState Highway 41
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60037, -94.39584
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2028
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 -03- 8.38 over Choctaw Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41 -03- 8.38 over Choctaw Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 41 -03- 8.38 over Choctaw Bayou Relief carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 -03- 8.38 over Choctaw Bayou Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 -03- 8.38 over Choctaw Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.