US Bridges

US 71 SEC.02-13.32 over Abandoned Rr-No Rails

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.35 Mi. N. of HWY245 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000A0969

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 SEC.02-13.32 over Abandoned Rr-No Rails is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 SEC.02-13.32 over Abandoned Rr-No Rails in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 96 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 SEC.02-13.32
CrossesAbandoned Rr-No Rails
Location1.35 Mi. N. of HWY245 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.40746, -94.03036
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$517,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 SEC.02-13.32 over Abandoned Rr-No Rails built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 71 SEC.02-13.32 over Abandoned Rr-No Rails 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 SEC.02-13.32 over Abandoned Rr-No Rails carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 71 SEC.02-13.32 over Abandoned Rr-No Rails?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 SEC.02-13.32 over Abandoned Rr-No Rails?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.