US Bridges

CR 70 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI N US 82-HAMBURG · Structure no. 000000000004333

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 70 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 70
CrossesChemin-A-Haut Creek
Location2.5 MI N US 82-HAMBURG
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates33.2743, -91.74319
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 70 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 70 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.