US Bridges

US 71-WASH Co. over London Creek

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI NW of Brentwood · Structure no. 000000000007059

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-WASH Co. over London Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-WASH Co. over London Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 71-WASH Co.
CrossesLondon Creek
Location0.4 MI NW of Brentwood
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates35.86034, -94.10692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
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-WASH Co. over London Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71-WASH Co. over London Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 71-WASH Co. over London Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 71-WASH Co. over London Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 71-WASH Co. over London Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.