US Bridges

US 371 -01- 6.43 over Saline River

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · Howard & Sevier CO Lines · Structure no. 000000000006308

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 -01- 6.43 over Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 371 -01- 6.43 over Saline River in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,862 by 2028. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 371 -01- 6.43
CrossesSaline River
LocationHoward & Sevier CO Lines
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.96209, -94.0617
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,862 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 -01- 6.43 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 -01- 6.43 over Saline River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does US 371 -01- 6.43 over Saline River carry?

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

How long is US 371 -01- 6.43 over Saline River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 371 -01- 6.43 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.