US Bridges

CO RD 71 over I-30 Log 100.2 Sec 21

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 5.24 MI SW Saline CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003427

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 71 over I-30 Log 100.2 Sec 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 71 over I-30 Log 100.2 Sec 21 in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2007. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 71
CrossesI-30 Log 100.2 Sec 21
Location5.24 MI SW Saline CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates34.42002, -92.80004
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (1987)
Projected traffic615 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 71 over I-30 Log 100.2 Sec 21 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 71 over I-30 Log 100.2 Sec 21 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 71 over I-30 Log 100.2 Sec 21 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 71 over I-30 Log 100.2 Sec 21?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 71 over I-30 Log 100.2 Sec 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.