US Bridges

US 71 - Scott Co. over Mill Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.22 MI N of Y City · Structure no. 000000000005972

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,718
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 - Scott Co. over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 - Scott Co. over Mill Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,270 by 2028. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS 71 - Scott Co.
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.22 MI N of Y City
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates34.73682, -94.07987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,718 (2018)
Projected traffic4,270 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 - Scott Co. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 - Scott Co. over Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 - Scott Co. over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,718 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71 - Scott Co. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 - Scott Co. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.