US Bridges

SH 41-SEC.01- 9.17 over Mill Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · So Edge of Horatio · Structure no. 0000000000X0417

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41-SEC.01- 9.17 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41-SEC.01- 9.17 over Mill Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 41-SEC.01- 9.17
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSo Edge of Horatio
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.93501, -94.3654
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,737 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 SH 41-SEC.01- 9.17 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41-SEC.01- 9.17 over Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 41-SEC.01- 9.17 over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 41-SEC.01- 9.17 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 41-SEC.01- 9.17 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.