US Bridges

SH 41-.02- 2.55 over Relief

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 2.5 M S Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0042

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41-.02- 2.55 over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41-.02- 2.55 over 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSH 41-.02- 2.55
CrossesRelief
Location2.5 M S Sevier CO Line
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.89397, -94.4099
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed47.8 mi (77 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-.02- 2.55 over Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 41-.02- 2.55 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 41-.02- 2.55 over Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 41-.02- 2.55 over Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 41-.02- 2.55 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.