U.S. Highway 71 NB over Prairie Creek-Sebastian
FairSebastian County, Arkansas · 4.35 MI NW JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000006206
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 71 NB over Prairie Creek-Sebastian is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 71 NB over Prairie Creek-Sebastian in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,792 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 71 NB over Prairie Creek-Sebastian built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 71 NB over Prairie Creek-Sebastian 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 NB over Prairie Creek-Sebastian carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 71 NB over Prairie Creek-Sebastian?
The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 71 NB over Prairie Creek-Sebastian?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.