US Bridges

US 71 Sec. 01-2.59 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI N Louisiana Line · Structure no. 0000000000M1339

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 Sec. 01-2.59 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 71 Sec. 01-2.59 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS 71 Sec. 01-2.59
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.5 MI N Louisiana Line
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates33.05631, -93.8968
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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. 01-2.59 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 Sec. 01-2.59 over Drainage Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 71 Sec. 01-2.59 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 71 Sec. 01-2.59 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 71 Sec. 01-2.59 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.