US 71-WASH Co. over West Fork White River
FairWashington County, Arkansas · 0.10 Mi. So. of Greenland · Structure no. 000000000003488
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 382 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71-WASH Co. over West Fork White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-WASH Co. over West Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,861 by 2028. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71-WASH Co. over West Fork White River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US 71-WASH Co. over West Fork White River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 71-WASH Co. over West Fork White River carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 71-WASH Co. over West Fork White River?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 71-WASH Co. over West Fork White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.