US Bridges

US 71-SEC 17B SB over Gregg Ave A&m RR

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.21 No JCT US 62 & 71 · Structure no. 0000000000A5802

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-SEC 17B SB over Gregg Ave A&m RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-SEC 17B SB over Gregg Ave A&m RR in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,536 by 2028. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 71-SEC 17B SB
CrossesGregg Ave A&m RR
Location5.21 No JCT US 62 & 71
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates36.11145, -94.16408
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic29,536 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71-SEC 17B SB over Gregg Ave A&m RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71-SEC 17B SB over Gregg Ave A&m RR 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-SEC 17B SB over Gregg Ave A&m RR carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71-SEC 17B SB over Gregg Ave A&m RR?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 71-SEC 17B SB over Gregg Ave A&m RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.