US Bridges

US 71 Srvc RD B1 over Mckisic Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 3.29 MI N SH 71 · Structure no. 000000000006057

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 Srvc RD B1 over Mckisic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 Srvc RD B1 over Mckisic Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 71 Srvc RD B1
CrossesMckisic Creek
Location3.29 MI N SH 71
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates36.41785, -94.22152
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 71 Srvc RD B1 over Mckisic Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 Srvc RD B1 over Mckisic Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 71 Srvc RD B1 over Mckisic Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71 Srvc RD B1 over Mckisic Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 Srvc RD B1 over Mckisic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.