US Bridges

Fulbright Exp. over Stl / Sf RR - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N 71 71 B Inter · Structure no. 0000000000A5818

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulbright Exp. over Stl / Sf RR - Wash. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulbright Exp. over Stl / Sf RR - Wash. Co. 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,399 by 2028. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFulbright Exp.
CrossesStl / Sf RR - Wash. Co.
Location0.4 MI N 71 71 B Inter
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.03152, -94.17857
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2018)
Projected traffic6,399 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Fulbright Exp. over Stl / Sf RR - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is Fulbright Exp. over Stl / Sf RR - 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Fulbright Exp. over Stl / Sf RR - Wash. Co. carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fulbright Exp. over Stl / Sf RR - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fulbright Exp. over Stl / Sf RR - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.