US Bridges

U.S 71 - 06 -12.67 over Wilson Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 0.71 Mi. E of JCT.71&41 · Structure no. 000000000007034

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,331
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S 71 - 06 -12.67 over Wilson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S 71 - 06 -12.67 over Wilson Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,331 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesU.S 71 - 06 -12.67
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.71 Mi. E of JCT.71&41
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates34.04551, -94.31726
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,331 (2018)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S 71 - 06 -12.67 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S 71 - 06 -12.67 over Wilson Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does U.S 71 - 06 -12.67 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 8,331 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is U.S 71 - 06 -12.67 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns U.S 71 - 06 -12.67 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.