US Bridges

US 71 B SB Lns over Clear Creek- Washington

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.47 MI S Benton CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A5392

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 B SB Lns over Clear Creek- Washington is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 71 B SB Lns over Clear Creek- Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,910 by 2028. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 71 B SB Lns
CrossesClear Creek- Washington
Location5.47 MI S Benton CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates36.13245, -94.14585
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2018)
Projected traffic23,910 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 B SB Lns over Clear Creek- Washington built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 B SB Lns over Clear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 B SB Lns over Clear Creek- Washington carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71 B SB Lns over Clear Creek- Washington?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 B SB Lns over Clear Creek- Washington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.