US 71-SEC.01-8.30 over Sulphur River Relief
PoorMiller County, Arkansas · 3.3 M N of SH 160 · Structure no. 000000000002200
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 392 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71-SEC.01-8.30 over Sulphur River Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-SEC.01-8.30 over Sulphur River Relief 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71-SEC.01-8.30 over Sulphur River Relief built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71-SEC.01-8.30 over Sulphur River Relief 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 71-SEC.01-8.30 over Sulphur River Relief carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 71-SEC.01-8.30 over Sulphur River Relief?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 71-SEC.01-8.30 over Sulphur River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.