US Bridges

HWY 71B 16B SB over HWY 71B 16B & 17B-WASH

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · HWY 71B - JCT Sec 16B&17B · Structure no. 000000000007254

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
810 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 71B 16B SB over HWY 71B 16B & 17B-WASH is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 71B 16B SB over HWY 71B 16B & 17B-WASH in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,620 by 2032. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY 71B 16B SB
CrossesHWY 71B 16B & 17B-WASH
LocationHWY 71B - JCT Sec 16B&17B
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates36.11688, -94.14499
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic5,620 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 71B 16B SB over HWY 71B 16B & 17B-WASH built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 71B 16B SB over HWY 71B 16B & 17B-WASH 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does HWY 71B 16B SB over HWY 71B 16B & 17B-WASH carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 71B 16B SB over HWY 71B 16B & 17B-WASH?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 71B 16B SB over HWY 71B 16B & 17B-WASH?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.