US Bridges

US 371 SEC.01-0.56 over Big Bellville CR

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · East Edge of Locksburg · Structure no. 000000000005797

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 SEC.01-0.56 over Big Bellville CR is a concrete slab carrying US 371 SEC.01-0.56 over Big Bellville CR in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,737 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 371 SEC.01-0.56
CrossesBig Bellville CR
LocationEast Edge of Locksburg
RouteU.S. Route 371
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.96511, -94.15916
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,737 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US 371 SEC.01-0.56 over Big Bellville CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 SEC.01-0.56 over Big Bellville CR 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 US 371 SEC.01-0.56 over Big Bellville CR carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 371 SEC.01-0.56 over Big Bellville CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 SEC.01-0.56 over Big Bellville CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.