US Bridges

US 70B EB Log 1.93 over Gulpha Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.93 MI E SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000A2942

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,551
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70B EB Log 1.93 over Gulpha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70B EB Log 1.93 over Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 5,551 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,286 by 2028. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 70B EB Log 1.93
CrossesGulpha Creek
Location1.93 MI E SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51906, -93.03257
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,551 (2018)
Projected traffic3,286 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$760,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70B EB Log 1.93 over Gulpha Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70B EB Log 1.93 over Gulpha 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 70B EB Log 1.93 over Gulpha Creek carry?

About 5,551 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 70B EB Log 1.93 over Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 70B EB Log 1.93 over Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.