US Bridges

CR 71-D Military over Nine Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .57 MI SW Saline CO Line · Structure no. 000000000021173

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 71-D Military over Nine Mile Creek is a steel other carrying CR 71-D Military over Nine Mile Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 71-D Military
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location.57 MI SW Saline CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates34.47508, -92.74889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2018)
Projected traffic93 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 71-D Military over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 71-D Military over Nine Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 71-D Military over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 71-D Military over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 71-D Military over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.