US Bridges

US 71 SEC.04-18.35 over Little River

Poor

Little River County, Arkansas · 2.50 MI N of Wilton · Structure no. 000000000003674

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
602 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 SEC.04-18.35 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 SEC.04-18.35 over Little River 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 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 71 SEC.04-18.35
CrossesLittle River
Location2.50 MI N of Wilton
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates33.78252, -94.14867
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,892 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$905,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 SEC.04-18.35 over Little River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 SEC.04-18.35 over Little River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 71 SEC.04-18.35 over Little River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 71 SEC.04-18.35 over Little River?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 SEC.04-18.35 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.