US Highway 71 over Little Petit Jean River
FairLogan County, Arkansas · 0.65 MI N. of Scott CO · Structure no. 000000000005864
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 353 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 71 over Little Petit Jean River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 71 over Little Petit Jean River in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,846 by 2028. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 71 over Little Petit Jean River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 71 over Little Petit Jean River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 71 over Little Petit Jean River carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 71 over Little Petit Jean River?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 71 over Little Petit Jean River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.