US Bridges

US 71 SEC-2-14.56 over Broad Harrison UPRR

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Miller County, Arkansas · 0.3MI S JCT US 82 & 71 · Structure no. 000000000007249

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
585 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,974
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 SEC-2-14.56 over Broad Harrison UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 SEC-2-14.56 over Broad Harrison UPRR in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,974 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2033. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 SEC-2-14.56
CrossesBroad Harrison UPRR
Location0.3MI S JCT US 82 & 71
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.42505, -94.0323
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span498 ft (151.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,974 (2018)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 SEC-2-14.56 over Broad Harrison UPRR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 SEC-2-14.56 over Broad Harrison UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 SEC-2-14.56 over Broad Harrison UPRR carry?

About 11,974 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 71 SEC-2-14.56 over Broad Harrison UPRR?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 498 ft (151.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 SEC-2-14.56 over Broad Harrison UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.