US-70/SEC-20/L8.71 over Drain Ditch #9
GoodCrittenden County, Arkansas · 2.50 MI East JCT SH 147 · Structure no. 000000000006769
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-70/SEC-20/L8.71 over Drain Ditch #9 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-70/SEC-20/L8.71 over Drain Ditch #9 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 56 ft (17 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-70/SEC-20/L8.71 over Drain Ditch #9 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-70/SEC-20/L8.71 over Drain Ditch #9 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/L8.71 over Drain Ditch #9 carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-70/SEC-20/L8.71 over Drain Ditch #9?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-70/SEC-20/L8.71 over Drain Ditch #9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.