US Bridges

US 71 - Polk CO over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 24.52 MI N Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M1353

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 - Polk CO over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 71 - Polk CO over Drainage Ditch in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 - Polk CO
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location24.52 MI N Sevier CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49555, -94.37014
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,350 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 - Polk CO over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 - Polk CO over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71 - Polk CO over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 71 - Polk CO over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.