US 71 SEC.01- 5.03 over Kelley Bayou
FairMiller County, Arkansas · 5 Miles N. Louisiana Sl. · Structure no. 000000000000263
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 SEC.01- 5.03 over Kelley Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying US 71 SEC.01- 5.03 over Kelley Bayou in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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.01- 5.03 over Kelley Bayou built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 SEC.01- 5.03 over Kelley Bayou 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 71 SEC.01- 5.03 over Kelley Bayou carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 71 SEC.01- 5.03 over Kelley Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 SEC.01- 5.03 over Kelley Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.