US 71-SEB. Co. over Old Prairie Creek
PoorSebastian County, Arkansas · 0.09 MI S of SH 252 · Structure no. 0000000000M1373
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,107
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71-SEB. Co. over Old Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-SEB. Co. over Old Prairie Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,070 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71-SEB. Co. over Old Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71-SEB. Co. over Old Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 71-SEB. Co. over Old Prairie Creek carry?
About 8,107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 71-SEB. Co. over Old Prairie Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 71-SEB. Co. over Old Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.