US 71B-WASHINGTON over Dry Branch
FairWashington County, Arkansas · 0.76 MI S of Benton CO LN · Structure no. 000000000001408
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,726
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71B-WASHINGTON over Dry Branch is a concrete slab carrying US 71B-WASHINGTON over Dry Branch 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 6 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71B-WASHINGTON over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 71B-WASHINGTON over Dry Branch 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 71B-WASHINGTON over Dry Branch carry?
About 28,726 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 71B-WASHINGTON over Dry Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 71B-WASHINGTON over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.