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US 71 SEC.06-0.15 over Dequeen & Eastern RR

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · .15 MI N JCT of SH 24 · Structure no. 000000000002040

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 SEC.06-0.15 over Dequeen & Eastern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 71 SEC.06-0.15 over Dequeen & Eastern RR in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 SEC.06-0.15
CrossesDequeen & Eastern RR
Location.15 MI N JCT of SH 24
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.96976, -94.1684
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$864,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 SEC.06-0.15 over Dequeen & Eastern RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 SEC.06-0.15 over Dequeen & Eastern RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 71 SEC.06-0.15 over Dequeen & Eastern RR carry?

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

How long is US 71 SEC.06-0.15 over Dequeen & Eastern RR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 SEC.06-0.15 over Dequeen & Eastern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.