US Bridges

CR 71/MAPLEWOOD RD over Flat Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 0.56 MI S SH54-GARRETT Br · Structure no. 000000000022677

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 71/MAPLEWOOD RD over Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 71/MAPLEWOOD RD over Flat Creek in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 71/MAPLEWOOD RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.56 MI S SH54-GARRETT Br
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85686, -91.65651
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2018)
Projected traffic79 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 71/MAPLEWOOD RD over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 71/MAPLEWOOD RD over Flat 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 71/MAPLEWOOD RD over Flat Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 71/MAPLEWOOD RD over Flat Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 71/MAPLEWOOD RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.