US Bridges

US Highway 71 over Airport Creek Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI S JCT HWY 156-5 · Structure no. 0000000000X1312

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 71 over Airport Creek Wash. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 71 over Airport Creek Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 71
CrossesAirport Creek Wash. Co.
Location0.7 MI S JCT HWY 156-5
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.01592, -94.17405
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2018)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 71 over Airport Creek Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 71 over Airport Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 71 over Airport Creek Wash. Co. carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 71 over Airport Creek Wash. Co.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US Highway 71 over Airport Creek Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.