US Bridges

SH 373-02-LM 0.31 over Otter Creek

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · .31 MI E SH 163 · Structure no. 0000000000X0488

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 373-02-LM 0.31 over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 373-02-LM 0.31 over Otter Creek in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 373-02-LM 0.31
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.31 MI E SH 163
RouteState Highway 373
Coordinates35.46393, -90.67082
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic236 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 373-02-LM 0.31 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 373-02-LM 0.31 over Otter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 373-02-LM 0.31 over Otter Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 373-02-LM 0.31 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 373-02-LM 0.31 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.