US Bridges

US-70/SEC20/L11.00 over 10 Mile Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 4.95 Miles East JCT US 79 · Structure no. 000000000006456

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC20/L11.00 over 10 Mile Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying US-70/SEC20/L11.00 over 10 Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-70/SEC20/L11.00
Crosses10 Mile Bayou
Location4.95 Miles East JCT US 79
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.14597, -90.20636
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-70/SEC20/L11.00 over 10 Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC20/L11.00 over 10 Mile Bayou 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC20/L11.00 over 10 Mile Bayou carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC20/L11.00 over 10 Mile Bayou?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/SEC20/L11.00 over 10 Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.