US 71-SEC.05-11.46 over Big Bellville Creek
PoorSevier County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI S Jct. S.H24 & 371 · Structure no. 000000000001321
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71-SEC.05-11.46 over Big Bellville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-SEC.05-11.46 over Big Bellville Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,226 by 2028. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-SEC.05-11.46 over Big Bellville Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71-SEC.05-11.46 over Big Bellville 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 71-SEC.05-11.46 over Big Bellville Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 71-SEC.05-11.46 over Big Bellville Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 71-SEC.05-11.46 over Big Bellville Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.