US Bridges

US 71-SEC.06 -4.02 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 2.0 S JCT of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000002030

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-SEC.06 -4.02 over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-SEC.06 -4.02 over Sycamore 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,977 by 2028. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 71-SEC.06 -4.02
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location2.0 S JCT of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates34.02247, -94.18765
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 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
Trucks1%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71-SEC.06 -4.02 over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is US 71-SEC.06 -4.02 over Sycamore 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 71-SEC.06 -4.02 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71-SEC.06 -4.02 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 71-SEC.06 -4.02 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.