US Bridges

SH 41 - 02 -0.001 over Little River

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · On Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007378

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,993 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 - 02 -0.001 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 41 - 02 -0.001 over Little River in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2036. The structure is 1,993 ft (607.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSH 41 - 02 -0.001
CrossesLittle River
LocationOn Sevier CO Line
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.92045, -94.38601
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,993 ft (607.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2036
Trucks20%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 41 - 02 -0.001 over Little River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41 - 02 -0.001 over Little River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 41 - 02 -0.001 over Little River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 - 02 -0.001 over Little River?

The structure is 1,993 ft (607.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 - 02 -0.001 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.