US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over US 70B Log 2.78

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.78 MI E SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000003082

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over US 70B Log 2.78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek Road over US 70B Log 2.78 in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2010. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesUS 70B Log 2.78
Location2.78 MI E SH 7
RouteCity Street 38640
Coordinates34.51608, -93.01898
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2018)
Projected traffic854 by 2010
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Road over US 70B Log 2.78 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over US 70B Log 2.78 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 Mill Creek Road over US 70B Log 2.78 carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over US 70B Log 2.78?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over US 70B Log 2.78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.