US Bridges

US Highway 71 over Ross Creek-Scott Co.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 9.53 MI No JCT 270 · Structure no. 000000000005999

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 71 over Ross Creek-Scott Co. is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 71 over Ross 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,856 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.2 mi (142 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 71
CrossesRoss Creek-Scott Co.
Location9.53 MI No JCT 270
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.84682, -94.05829
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,856 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.2 mi (142 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 Ross Creek-Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 71 over Ross 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 Ross Creek-Scott Co. carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 71 over Ross Creek-Scott Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.