US Bridges

US 71-SEC.06-11.88 over Pepper Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI E of De Queen · Structure no. 000000000002061

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-SEC.06-11.88 over Pepper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 71-SEC.06-11.88 over Pepper Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,719 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71-SEC.06-11.88
CrossesPepper Creek
Location1.75 MI E of De Queen
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.04571, -94.30362
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,719 by 2028
Trucks19%
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$918,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71-SEC.06-11.88 over Pepper Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71-SEC.06-11.88 over Pepper 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 71-SEC.06-11.88 over Pepper Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 71-SEC.06-11.88 over Pepper Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 71-SEC.06-11.88 over Pepper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.