US Bridges

US 70B Log 5.54 over Spring St.

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · US 70 WB Ramp & Spring ST · Structure no. 000000000006949

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,302
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70B Log 5.54 over Spring St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70B Log 5.54 over Spring St. in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,887 by 2028. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 70B Log 5.54
CrossesSpring St.
LocationUS 70 WB Ramp & Spring ST
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.50296, -92.97619
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,302 (2011)
Projected traffic7,887 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 70B Log 5.54 over Spring St. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70B Log 5.54 over Spring St. 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 70B Log 5.54 over Spring St. carry?

About 2,302 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70B Log 5.54 over Spring St.?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 70B Log 5.54 over Spring St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.