US Bridges

US Highway 71 over Sq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 1.60 MI No of JCT SH 28 · Structure no. 000000000000322

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 71 over Sq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co. is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 71 over Sq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,954 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 71
CrossesSq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co.
Location1.60 MI No of JCT SH 28
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.96329, -94.11
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,954 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Highway 71 over Sq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US Highway 71 over Sq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co. 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 Highway 71 over Sq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co. carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 71 over Sq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 71 over Sq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.