US 71 B NB Lns over Mud Creek-Washington
FairWashington County, Arkansas · 1.98 MI N Int 71 & 71B · Structure no. 0000000000A0698
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 B NB Lns over Mud Creek-Washington is a concrete tee beam carrying US 71 B NB Lns over Mud Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 97 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,613 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 B NB Lns over Mud Creek-Washington built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is US 71 B NB Lns over Mud Creek-Washington 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 71 B NB Lns over Mud Creek-Washington carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 71 B NB Lns over Mud Creek-Washington?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 B NB Lns over Mud Creek-Washington?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.