US Bridges

SH 41 SEC.01-7.03 over Blue Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 0.2 M Sjct SH 24 · Structure no. 0000000000M0867

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,641
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 SEC.01-7.03 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41 SEC.01-7.03 over Blue Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,641 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,479 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 41 SEC.01-7.03
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.2 M Sjct SH 24
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.94876, -94.33721
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,641 (2018)
Projected traffic4,479 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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.01-7.03 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41 SEC.01-7.03 over Blue 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.01-7.03 over Blue Creek carry?

About 3,641 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 SEC.01-7.03 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 41 SEC.01-7.03 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.