US 71 SEC.01- 0.45 over Westfork Kelly Bayou
FairMiller County, Arkansas · .5MI. N. Louisiana S.L. · Structure no. 000000000000264
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1942
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 SEC.01- 0.45 over Westfork Kelly Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying US 71 SEC.01- 0.45 over Westfork Kelly Bayou in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 98 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 SEC.01- 0.45 over Westfork Kelly Bayou built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.
What condition is US 71 SEC.01- 0.45 over Westfork Kelly 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 71 SEC.01- 0.45 over Westfork Kelly Bayou carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 71 SEC.01- 0.45 over Westfork Kelly Bayou?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 SEC.01- 0.45 over Westfork Kelly Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.