SH 41 SEC.01-1.50 over Bear Creek
FairSevier County, Arkansas · 1.24 M S US 70 B · Structure no. 000000000002532
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 290 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,528
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 41 SEC.01-1.50 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 41 SEC.01-1.50 over Bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,528 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2028. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 41 SEC.01-1.50 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 41 SEC.01-1.50 over Bear 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 41 SEC.01-1.50 over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,528 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 41 SEC.01-1.50 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 41 SEC.01-1.50 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.