US Bridges

US Highway 71 over Rough Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 6.5 MI N Polk CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 71 over Rough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 71 over Rough Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 71
CrossesRough Creek
Location6.5 MI N Polk CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.73096, -94.09871
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rough Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 71 over Rough 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 71 over Rough Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 71 over Rough Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US Highway 71 over Rough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.