US Bridges

SH 376 S-0 Lm 1.32 over Smackover Creek Rel

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.32 MI NW JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000000619

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 376 S-0 Lm 1.32 over Smackover Creek Rel is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 376 S-0 Lm 1.32 over Smackover Creek Rel in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 376 S-0 Lm 1.32
CrossesSmackover Creek Rel
Location1.32 MI NW JCT SH 7
RouteState Highway 376
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.40205, -92.80712
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic642 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 376 S-0 Lm 1.32 over Smackover Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 376 S-0 Lm 1.32 over Smackover Creek Rel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 376 S-0 Lm 1.32 over Smackover Creek Rel carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 376 S-0 Lm 1.32 over Smackover Creek Rel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 376 S-0 Lm 1.32 over Smackover Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.