US 71SEC.02-14.37 over Nix Creek
PoorMiller County, Arkansas · .62 MI S JCT US 67 · Structure no. 000000000002094
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,974
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71SEC.02-14.37 over Nix Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 71SEC.02-14.37 over Nix Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 11,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,582 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71SEC.02-14.37 over Nix Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71SEC.02-14.37 over Nix Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 71SEC.02-14.37 over Nix Creek carry?
About 11,974 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 71SEC.02-14.37 over Nix Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 71SEC.02-14.37 over Nix Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.