US Bridges

US 70-9 Log 10.66 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 3.73 MI W of Saline CO · Structure no. 000000000007398

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70-9 Log 10.66 over Ten Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70-9 Log 10.66 over Ten Mile Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2036. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 70-9 Log 10.66
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location3.73 MI W of Saline CO
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.55297, -92.8562
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 70-9 Log 10.66 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70-9 Log 10.66 over Ten Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 70-9 Log 10.66 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 70-9 Log 10.66 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 70-9 Log 10.66 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.