US Bridges

US-70/SEC-20/L-6.7 over Ditch Number 11

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · .80 Miles East JCT US 79 · Structure no. 000000000006767

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC-20/L-6.7 over Ditch Number 11 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-70/SEC-20/L-6.7 over Ditch Number 11 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,438 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/SEC-20/L-6.7
CrossesDitch Number 11
Location.80 Miles East JCT US 79
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14733, -90.28231
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,438 by 2028
Trucks13%
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

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-70/SEC-20/L-6.7 over Ditch Number 11 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC-20/L-6.7 over Ditch Number 11 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC-20/L-6.7 over Ditch Number 11 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC-20/L-6.7 over Ditch Number 11?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/SEC-20/L-6.7 over Ditch Number 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.