Port Arthur ST over Little Bear CR (city)
FairPosted for loadSevier County, Arkansas · .22 MI No JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000019481
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 1987 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Port Arthur ST over Little Bear CR (city) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Port Arthur ST over Little Bear CR (city) in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Port Arthur ST over Little Bear CR (city) built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Port Arthur ST over Little Bear CR (city) 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Port Arthur ST over Little Bear CR (city) carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Port Arthur ST over Little Bear CR (city)?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Port Arthur ST over Little Bear CR (city)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.