US Bridges

US 71 over Ditch - Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.0 MI NE of SH 74 · Structure no. 0000000000M1379

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 over Ditch - Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying US 71 over Ditch - Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 5 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,938 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71
CrossesDitch - Washington Co.
Location5.0 MI NE of SH 74
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.86576, -94.11581
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,938 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Ditch - Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 71 over Ditch - Washington 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 over Ditch - Washington Co. carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 71 over Ditch - Washington Co.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 71 over Ditch - Washington Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.