US Bridges

US 70 WB-9 Lm 3.23 over Cedar Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 6.19 MI E of SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000A7135

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 WB-9 Lm 3.23 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 WB-9 Lm 3.23 over Cedar 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 8 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 13,500 by 2036. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 70 WB-9 Lm 3.23
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6.19 MI E of SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.50655, -92.96519
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length317 ft (96.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB-9 Lm 3.23 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is US 70 WB-9 Lm 3.23 over Cedar 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 70 WB-9 Lm 3.23 over Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is US 70 WB-9 Lm 3.23 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 WB-9 Lm 3.23 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.