US Bridges

US 70-SEC 9B EB over SH 7 Spur

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.89 MI E SH 7 Hot Spring · Structure no. 0000000000A3081

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70-SEC 9B EB over SH 7 Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70-SEC 9B EB over SH 7 Spur 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70-SEC 9B EB
CrossesSH 7 Spur
Location1.89 MI E SH 7 Hot Spring
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51893, -93.0335
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$568,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70-SEC 9B EB over SH 7 Spur built?

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

What condition is US 70-SEC 9B EB over SH 7 Spur 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 70-SEC 9B EB over SH 7 Spur carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70-SEC 9B EB over SH 7 Spur?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 70-SEC 9B EB over SH 7 Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.