U.S.71 Sec.06-6.56 over Cossatot River
Sevier County, Arkansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- U.S.71 Sec.06-6.56 over Cossatot River in Sevier County, Arkansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 82 of the 164 inventoried bridges in Sevier County rated good (50.0%); 10 (6.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 461 ft |
| Location | 7.0 Mi. East of Dequeen |
| NBI structure number | 000000000006819 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arkansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sevier County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 70 Sec. 01-8.13 over Kcs Rr&bear Creek | 1947 | 13,000 | Good |
| U.S 71 - 06 -12.67 over Wilson Creek | 2007 | 8,331 | Good |
| US 71-sec.06-11.88 over Pepper Creek | 1940 | 6,800 | Fair |
| US 71-sec.06-10.81 over Bear Creek | 1939 | 6,800 | Fair |
| U.S 71 Sec.06-6.46 over Cossatot River Relief | 2002 | 6,800 | Good |
| US 71 SEC.06 5.53 over Burke Creek | 2018 | 6,772 | Good |
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