US Bridges

US 71 SEC.06-2.74 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 2.75 MI N of Lockesburg · Structure no. 000000000002029

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 SEC.06-2.74 over Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 SEC.06-2.74 over Johnson Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,977 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 SEC.06-2.74
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location2.75 MI N of Lockesburg
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.00619, -94.17741
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,977 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$833,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 SEC.06-2.74 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 SEC.06-2.74 over Johnson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 SEC.06-2.74 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 71 SEC.06-2.74 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 SEC.06-2.74 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.