US 71 - Scott Co. over Fourche LA Fave Relief
FairScott County, Arkansas · 2 MI N JCT US 71 & 270 · Structure no. 000000000005963
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 - Scott Co. over Fourche LA Fave Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 - Scott Co. over Fourche LA Fave Relief in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,270 by 2028. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 - Scott Co. over Fourche LA Fave Relief built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 - Scott Co. over Fourche LA Fave Relief 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 - Scott Co. over Fourche LA Fave Relief carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 71 - Scott Co. over Fourche LA Fave Relief?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 - Scott Co. over Fourche LA Fave Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.