US Bridges

Ncollegeave over US 71 Sect 17B

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI S JCT US412 E · Structure no. 000000000005078

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,355
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ncollegeave over US 71 Sect 17B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ncollegeave over US 71 Sect 17B in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, 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 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 44,355 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,601 by 2028. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNcollegeave
CrossesUS 71 Sect 17B
Location3.4 MI S JCT US412 E
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11698, -94.14567
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,355 (2014)
Projected traffic43,601 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ncollegeave over US 71 Sect 17B built?

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

What condition is Ncollegeave over US 71 Sect 17B 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ncollegeave over US 71 Sect 17B carry?

About 44,355 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ncollegeave over US 71 Sect 17B?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ncollegeave over US 71 Sect 17B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.