US Bridges

US 71 Sec 16 over West Fork of White River

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 4.36 MI N Crawford CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000007057

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 Sec 16 over West Fork of White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 Sec 16 over West Fork of White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 71 Sec 16
CrossesWest Fork of White River
Location4.36 MI N Crawford CO Lin
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates35.81909, -94.1261
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 Sec 16 over West Fork of White River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 Sec 16 over West Fork of White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does US 71 Sec 16 over West Fork of White River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 71 Sec 16 over West Fork of White River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 Sec 16 over West Fork of White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.