US Bridges

US 71 B-Washington over Spring Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.89 MI S of Benton CO LN · Structure no. 000000000001196

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,726
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 B-Washington over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 71 B-Washington over Spring Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 96 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 28,726 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,568 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71 B-Washington
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.89 MI S of Benton CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19747, -94.13827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,726 (2018)
Projected traffic36,568 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 B-Washington over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 71 B-Washington over Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 B-Washington over Spring Creek carry?

About 28,726 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71 B-Washington over Spring Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 B-Washington over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.