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US 70-9 Log 3.22 over Cedar Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · .5 MI East US 70B · Structure no. 000000000007135

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70-9 Log 3.22 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70-9 Log 3.22 over Cedar Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2038. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 70-9 Log 3.22
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.5 MI East US 70B
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50624, -92.96527
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 70-9 Log 3.22 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70-9 Log 3.22 over Cedar Creek 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 70-9 Log 3.22 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 70-9 Log 3.22 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 70-9 Log 3.22 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.