US Bridges

US 71-SEC.02-0.94 over Chicken Creek

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N Fouke Ark. · Structure no. 0000000000M1341

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-SEC.02-0.94 over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 71-SEC.02-0.94 over Chicken Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 97 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,014 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71-SEC.02-0.94
CrossesChicken Creek
Location1.0 MI N Fouke Ark.
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.27308, -93.89255
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,014 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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.02-0.94 over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 71-SEC.02-0.94 over Chicken 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 71-SEC.02-0.94 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 71-SEC.02-0.94 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 71-SEC.02-0.94 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.