US 71-SEC.06-10.81 over Bear Creek
FairSevier County, Arkansas · 2.58 MI E of JCT SH 41 · Structure no. 000000000002062
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71-SEC.06-10.81 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-SEC.06-10.81 over Bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71-SEC.06-10.81 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71-SEC.06-10.81 over Bear 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.06-10.81 over Bear Creek carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 71-SEC.06-10.81 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 71-SEC.06-10.81 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.