US Bridges

US71B & Futrall DR over Scull Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 300 E of N Gregg Av · Structure no. 000000000005076

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US71B & Futrall DR over Scull Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying US71B & Futrall DR over Scull Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 54 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS71B & Futrall DR
CrossesScull Creek - Wash. Co.
Location300 E of N Gregg Av
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11178, -94.16215
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2018)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US71B & Futrall DR over Scull Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US71B & Futrall DR over Scull Creek - Wash. Co. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US71B & Futrall DR over Scull Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US71B & Futrall DR over Scull Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US71B & Futrall DR over Scull Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.