US Bridges

US 71-WASH Co. over ST L - Sf Railroad

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N 71-71B Inter · Structure no. 0000000000B5818

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
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71-WASH Co. over ST L - Sf Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71-WASH Co. over ST L - Sf Railroad 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,100 by 2038. 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).

CarriesUS 71-WASH Co.
CrossesST L - Sf Railroad
Location0.4 MI N 71-71B Inter
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates36.03188, -94.17864
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

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 traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,100 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 US 71-WASH Co. over ST L - Sf Railroad built?

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

What condition is US 71-WASH Co. over ST L - Sf Railroad 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 US 71-WASH Co. over ST L - Sf Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 71-WASH Co. over ST L - Sf Railroad?

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 US 71-WASH Co. over ST L - Sf Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.