US Bridges

US 371 - 04- 1.97 over Steel Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 1 MI W I-30 & US 371 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000X0497

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,564
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 - 04- 1.97 over Steel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 371 - 04- 1.97 over Steel Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,564 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS 371 - 04- 1.97
CrossesSteel Creek
Location1 MI W I-30 & US 371 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.81068, -93.44087
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,564 (2018)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 371 - 04- 1.97 over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 - 04- 1.97 over Steel Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 371 - 04- 1.97 over Steel Creek carry?

About 1,564 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 371 - 04- 1.97 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 371 - 04- 1.97 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.