US 71-SCOTT Co. over Fourche LA Fave River
FairScott County, Arkansas · 10.05 MI N Polk CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005964
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 315 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71-SCOTT Co. over Fourche LA Fave River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-SCOTT Co. over Fourche LA Fave River 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,270 by 2028. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71-SCOTT Co. over Fourche LA Fave River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71-SCOTT Co. over Fourche LA Fave River 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 River carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 71-SCOTT Co. over Fourche LA Fave River?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 71-SCOTT Co. over Fourche LA Fave River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.