CR 71-D Military over Francois Creek
FairPosted for loadHot Spring County, Arkansas · 4.2 MI S Saline CO Line · Structure no. 000000000020794
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 899
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 71-D Military over Francois Creek is a steel other carrying CR 71-D Military over Francois Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 36 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 899 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 71-D Military over Francois Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is CR 71-D Military over Francois 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 71-D Military over Francois Creek carry?
About 899 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 71-D Military over Francois Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 71-D Military over Francois Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.