US Bridges

US 71-POLK CO over Mckinney Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.20 MI N of JCT SH 375 · Structure no. 000000000001920

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-POLK CO over Mckinney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-POLK CO over Mckinney Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,596 by 2028. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 71-POLK CO
CrossesMckinney Creek
Location0.20 MI N of JCT SH 375
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates34.55245, -94.30132
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic8,596 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$919,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71-POLK CO over Mckinney Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71-POLK CO over Mckinney 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 71-POLK CO over Mckinney Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71-POLK CO over Mckinney Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 71-POLK CO over Mckinney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.