US Bridges

US 71 SEC.06 5.53 over Burke Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 0.20 MI N JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000007364

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,772
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 SEC.06 5.53 over Burke Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 SEC.06 5.53 over Burke Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,772 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesUS 71 SEC.06 5.53
CrossesBurke Creek
Location0.20 MI N JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates34.04347, -94.19428
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,772 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 SEC.06 5.53 over Burke Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 SEC.06 5.53 over Burke 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 US 71 SEC.06 5.53 over Burke Creek carry?

About 6,772 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 71 SEC.06 5.53 over Burke Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 SEC.06 5.53 over Burke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.