US Bridges

US 71 Sec. 05-4.12 over Winters Creek

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 4.10 M N of L River CO LN · Structure no. 000000000001707

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 Sec. 05-4.12 over Winters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 Sec. 05-4.12 over Winters 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 Sec. 05-4.12
CrossesWinters Creek
Location4.10 M N of L River CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.84672, -94.15159
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$812,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 Sec. 05-4.12 over Winters Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 Sec. 05-4.12 over Winters Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 Sec. 05-4.12 over Winters Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 71 Sec. 05-4.12 over Winters Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 Sec. 05-4.12 over Winters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.