US Bridges

US 71-POLK CO over Branch of Cedar Creek

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.35 MI So Scott CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0784

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-POLK CO over Branch of Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 71-POLK CO over Branch of Cedar Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,239 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71-POLK CO
CrossesBranch of Cedar Creek
Location0.35 MI So Scott CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.69012, -94.19895
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,239 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Branch of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71-POLK CO over Branch of Cedar 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 71-POLK CO over Branch of Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71-POLK CO over Branch of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 71-POLK CO over Branch of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.