US Bridges

US 71-SEC 10B over Mud Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI N SH 80 · Structure no. 0000000000X0813

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,741
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-SEC 10B over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 71-SEC 10B over Mud Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 71-SEC 10B
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.1 MI N SH 80
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates34.92708, -94.10087
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,741 (2018)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-SEC 10B over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71-SEC 10B over Mud 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 71-SEC 10B over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,741 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71-SEC 10B over Mud Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns US 71-SEC 10B over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.