US Bridges

US 71B over Mill Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 100 Ft So JCT Jenny Lind · Structure no. 000000000006055

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,514
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71B over Mill Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete slab carrying US 71B over Mill Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian 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 25,514 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,855 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71B
CrossesMill Creek Seb. Co.
Location100 Ft So JCT Jenny Lind
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.32787, -94.41319
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
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,514 (2018)
Projected traffic40,855 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$749,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71B over Mill Creek Seb. Co. built?

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

What condition is US 71B over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 71B over Mill Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 25,514 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71B over Mill Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 71B over Mill Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.