US Bridges

US 71-SEC 17B NB over Gregg Ave. A&m Rr.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.21 No JCT US 62 & 71 · Structure no. 0000000000B5802

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-SEC 17B NB over Gregg Ave. A&m Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-SEC 17B NB 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2038. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71-SEC 17B NB
CrossesGregg Ave. A&m Rr.
Location5.21 No JCT US 62 & 71
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11115, -94.16407
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2018)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB 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 NB 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 71-SEC 17B NB over Gregg Ave. A&m Rr. carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 71-SEC 17B NB 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 71-SEC 17B NB over Gregg Ave. A&m Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.