US Bridges

US 71 Sec. 07-6.08 over K .C. R/R

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Sevier County, Arkansas · 6.7 MI N JCT US 70 & 71 · Structure no. 000000000006620

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
774 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 Sec. 07-6.08 over K .C. R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 Sec. 07-6.08 over K .C. R/R in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,848 by 2028. The structure is 774 ft (235.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 Sec. 07-6.08
CrossesK .C. R/R
Location6.7 MI N JCT US 70 & 71
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.12872, -94.31303
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length774 ft (235.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,848 by 2028
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 Sec. 07-6.08 over K .C. R/R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 Sec. 07-6.08 over K .C. R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 Sec. 07-6.08 over K .C. R/R carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 71 Sec. 07-6.08 over K .C. R/R?

The structure is 774 ft (235.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 Sec. 07-6.08 over K .C. R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.