US Bridges

US 70 - 9 Log 2.61 over Spring Street

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.61M N US 270 · Structure no. 000000000007206

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,730
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 - 9 Log 2.61 over Spring Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 - 9 Log 2.61 over Spring Street in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 70 - 9 Log 2.61
CrossesSpring Street
Location2.61M N US 270
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.50259, -92.97505
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2011)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2038
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 - 9 Log 2.61 over Spring Street built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 - 9 Log 2.61 over Spring Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 70 - 9 Log 2.61 over Spring Street carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 - 9 Log 2.61 over Spring Street?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 - 9 Log 2.61 over Spring Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.