US Bridges

US 71 SB Lns over Vineyard Creek-Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 8.79 MI N Scott CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A5192

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 SB Lns over Vineyard Creek-Seb. Co. is a concrete slab carrying US 71 SB Lns over Vineyard Creek-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,260 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 SB Lns
CrossesVineyard Creek-Seb. Co.
Location8.79 MI N Scott CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.18234, -94.28742
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,260 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 71 SB Lns over Vineyard Creek-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 SB Lns over Vineyard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 71 SB Lns over Vineyard Creek-Seb. Co. carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71 SB Lns over Vineyard Creek-Seb. Co.?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 SB Lns over Vineyard Creek-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.