US Bridges

SH 41 SEC.01-0.67 over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · So Edge of Dequeen · Structure no. 000000000005684

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 SEC.01-0.67 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 41 SEC.01-0.67 over Little Bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 41 SEC.01-0.67
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
LocationSo Edge of Dequeen
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.0288, -94.33346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 41 SEC.01-0.67 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41 SEC.01-0.67 over Little 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.01-0.67 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 SEC.01-0.67 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 SEC.01-0.67 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.