US Highway 71 SB over Hester Creek-Seb Co.
FairSebastian County, Arkansas · 0.26 MI N JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 0000000000A5194
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 71 SB over Hester Creek-Seb Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 71 SB over Hester 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,566 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 71 SB over Hester Creek-Seb Co. built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 71 SB over Hester 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 US Highway 71 SB over Hester Creek-Seb Co. carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 71 SB over Hester Creek-Seb Co.?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 71 SB over Hester Creek-Seb Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.