US Bridges

SH 41 SEC.03 -0.24 over East Flat CR

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · 0.24 MI S JCT SH 108 & 41 · Structure no. 0000000000X0044

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 SEC.03 -0.24 over East Flat CR is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41 SEC.03 -0.24 over East Flat CR in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,852 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 41 SEC.03 -0.24
CrossesEast Flat CR
Location0.24 MI S JCT SH 108 & 41
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.71829, -94.39214
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,852 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 41 SEC.03 -0.24 over East Flat CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41 SEC.03 -0.24 over East Flat CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 41 SEC.03 -0.24 over East Flat CR carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 SEC.03 -0.24 over East Flat CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 41 SEC.03 -0.24 over East Flat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.