US Bridges

US 70 WB Log 0.78 over East Gulpha Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 3.6 Mi. E SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000A6808

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 WB Log 0.78 over East Gulpha Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 WB Log 0.78 over East Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,229 by 2028. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 70 WB Log 0.78
CrossesEast Gulpha Creek
Location3.6 Mi. E SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.47799, -92.98511
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,229 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 WB Log 0.78 over East Gulpha Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 WB Log 0.78 over East Gulpha 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 70 WB Log 0.78 over East Gulpha Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 WB Log 0.78 over East Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 WB Log 0.78 over East Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.