US 71-WASH Co. over Rock Creek
PoorWashington County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI N JCT SH 170 · Structure no. 0000000000A1424
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71-WASH Co. over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 71-WASH Co. over Rock Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,861 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71-WASH Co. over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US 71-WASH Co. over Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US 71-WASH Co. over Rock Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 71-WASH Co. over Rock Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 71-WASH Co. over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.