US Bridges

US 71-SEC.01-15.20 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · .20 MI N JCT With SH 134 · Structure no. 000000000005209

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,396
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-SEC.01-15.20 over Boggy Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 71-SEC.01-15.20 over Boggy Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,386 by 2028. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 71-SEC.01-15.20
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location.20 MI N JCT With SH 134
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates33.23124, -93.88708
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2018)
Projected traffic2,386 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71-SEC.01-15.20 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71-SEC.01-15.20 over Boggy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 71-SEC.01-15.20 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71-SEC.01-15.20 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 71-SEC.01-15.20 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.