US 71 SEC.04-16.80 over Lick Creek
PoorLittle River County, Arkansas · 0.75 M N of Wilton · Structure no. 000000000003673
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 SEC.04-16.80 over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 SEC.04-16.80 over Lick Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.
It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,892 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 SEC.04-16.80 over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 SEC.04-16.80 over Lick 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 71 SEC.04-16.80 over Lick Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 71 SEC.04-16.80 over Lick Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 SEC.04-16.80 over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.