US Bridges

SH 377 Searcy over Gourd Creek

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · 2.1 Miles South of the Jc · Structure no. 0000000000X1496

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 377 Searcy over Gourd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 377 Searcy over Gourd Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSH 377 Searcy
CrossesGourd Creek
Location2.1 Miles South of the Jc
RouteState Highway 377
Coordinates35.88393, -92.83064
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 377 Searcy over Gourd Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 377 Searcy over Gourd 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SH 377 Searcy over Gourd Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 377 Searcy over Gourd Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 377 Searcy over Gourd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.