SH 24 SEC.00-4.43 over Bear Creek
FairSevier County, Arkansas · 4.43 MI E Oklahoma ST LN · Structure no. 000000000005300
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 24 SEC.00-4.43 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 SEC.00-4.43 over Bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2028. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 24 SEC.00-4.43 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 24 SEC.00-4.43 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 24 SEC.00-4.43 over Bear Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 24 SEC.00-4.43 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 24 SEC.00-4.43 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.