US Bridges

SH 376 S-0 Lm 3.87 over Dry Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 3.88 MI No JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000000620

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 376 S-0 Lm 3.87 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 376 S-0 Lm 3.87 over Dry Creek 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 376 S-0 Lm 3.87
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.88 MI No JCT SH 7
RouteState Highway 376
Coordinates33.43114, -92.82838
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic527 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 3.87 over Dry Creek 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 3.87 over Dry Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 376 S-0 Lm 3.87 over Dry Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 376 S-0 Lm 3.87 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 376 S-0 Lm 3.87 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.