River Road over Highway 71 Borrow Ditch
PoorPosted for loadSevier County, Arkansas · S.E. Portion of Refuge · Structure no. 000043575-00026
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
River Road over Highway 71 Borrow Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying River Road over Highway 71 Borrow Ditch in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Highway 71 Borrow Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Highway 71 Borrow Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Highway 71 Borrow Ditch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is River Road over Highway 71 Borrow Ditch?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Highway 71 Borrow Ditch?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.