US Bridges

SH 24 SEC.01- 3.09 over Walnut Spring Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 3.09 MI NE JCT SH 41 & 24 · Structure no. 000000000004049

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 SEC.01- 3.09 over Walnut Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 24 SEC.01- 3.09 over Walnut Spring Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,493 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 24 SEC.01- 3.09
CrossesWalnut Spring Creek
Location3.09 MI NE JCT SH 41 & 24
RouteState Highway 24
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.95931, -94.28548
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,493 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 24 SEC.01- 3.09 over Walnut Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 24 SEC.01- 3.09 over Walnut Spring 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 24 SEC.01- 3.09 over Walnut Spring Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 SEC.01- 3.09 over Walnut Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 24 SEC.01- 3.09 over Walnut Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.