US 71 Crawford Co. over Clear Creek Relief
FairCrawford County, Arkansas · 2.95 N JCT Hwys 71 & 282 · Structure no. 000000000000609
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,399
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 Crawford Co. over Clear Creek Relief is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 71 Crawford Co. over Clear Creek Relief in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 97 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.
It carries about 2,399 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2028. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 Crawford Co. over Clear Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is US 71 Crawford Co. over Clear Creek Relief 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 71 Crawford Co. over Clear Creek Relief carry?
About 2,399 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 71 Crawford Co. over Clear Creek Relief?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 Crawford Co. over Clear Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.