US Bridges

US 71 - Polk CO over Railroad - KCS

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · So. City Limits Hatfield · Structure no. 0000000000A0931

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 - Polk CO over Railroad - KCS is a concrete tee beam carrying US 71 - Polk CO over Railroad - KCS in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 5 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,478 by 2028. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 - Polk CO
CrossesRailroad - KCS
LocationSo. City Limits Hatfield
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.48219, -94.3813
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,478 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 - Polk CO over Railroad - KCS built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 71 - Polk CO over Railroad - KCS 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 - Polk CO over Railroad - KCS carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 71 - Polk CO over Railroad - KCS?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 - Polk CO over Railroad - KCS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.