US Highway 71 over Buffalo Creek - Scott CO
FairScott County, Arkansas · 5.35 MI No of Y City · Structure no. 000000000005990
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,760
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 71 over Buffalo Creek - Scott CO is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 71 over Buffalo Creek - Scott CO in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 3,760 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,002 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Highway 71 over Buffalo Creek - Scott CO built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 71 over Buffalo Creek - 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 71 over Buffalo Creek - Scott CO carry?
About 3,760 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 71 over Buffalo Creek - Scott CO?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 71 over Buffalo Creek - Scott CO?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.