US Bridges

CR70/DUTTON Mtn RD over Cypress Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 0.45 M N Jct. SH 9 & CR 7 · Structure no. 000000000023478

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR70/DUTTON Mtn RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR70/DUTTON Mtn RD over Cypress Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 40 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 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 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR70/DUTTON Mtn RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.45 M N Jct. SH 9 & CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates35.31007, -92.61347
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2018)
Projected traffic97 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR70/DUTTON Mtn RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR70/DUTTON Mtn RD over Cypress Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR70/DUTTON Mtn RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR70/DUTTON Mtn RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR70/DUTTON Mtn RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.