US Bridges

US 70-8 Log 1.81 over Lost Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.8MI E Hot Spring Colin · Structure no. 0000000000A0397

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70-8 Log 1.81 over Lost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 70-8 Log 1.81 over Lost Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 97 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 6 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,783 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70-8 Log 1.81
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.8MI E Hot Spring Colin
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.41378, -93.32715
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic5,783 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$699,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70-8 Log 1.81 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 70-8 Log 1.81 over Lost Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 70-8 Log 1.81 over Lost Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 70-8 Log 1.81 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 70-8 Log 1.81 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.