US Bridges

U.S. Highway 71 SB over Prairie Creek-Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 4.36 MI NW JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000003401

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 71 SB over Prairie Creek-Seb. Co. is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 71 SB over Prairie Creek-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 years old, older 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,792 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Highway 71 SB
CrossesPrairie Creek-Seb. Co.
Location4.36 MI NW JCT SH 10
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24824, -94.34308
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,792 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 U.S. Highway 71 SB over Prairie Creek-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is U.S. Highway 71 SB over Prairie Creek-Seb. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 71 SB over Prairie Creek-Seb. Co. carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 71 SB over Prairie Creek-Seb. Co.?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 71 SB over Prairie Creek-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.