US Highway 71 over Dye Creek - Wash. Co.
FairWashington County, Arkansas · 0.72 MI N JCT SH 170 · Structure no. 0000000000A1425
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 71 over Dye Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 71 over Dye Creek - Wash. Co. 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,876 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Highway 71 over Dye Creek - Wash. Co. built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US Highway 71 over Dye Creek - Wash. Co. 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 71 over Dye Creek - Wash. Co. carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 71 over Dye Creek - Wash. Co.?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 71 over Dye Creek - Wash. Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.