US Bridges

US 71 SEC.04-6.95 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 6.61 No Little River CO L · Structure no. 0000000000X0587

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 SEC.04-6.95 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 71 SEC.04-6.95 over Drainage Ditch in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,864 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 71 SEC.04-6.95
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location6.61 No Little River CO L
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates33.63292, -94.09095
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,864 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 SEC.04-6.95 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 SEC.04-6.95 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does US 71 SEC.04-6.95 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71 SEC.04-6.95 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 71 SEC.04-6.95 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.