US Bridges

US 70 EB Log 1.3 over Bald Mt. RD & Gulpha CR

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 4.1 Mi. E SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000B6809

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

About this bridge

US 70 EB Log 1.3 over Bald Mt. RD & Gulpha CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 EB Log 1.3 over Bald Mt. RD & Gulpha CR 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,229 by 2028. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 70 EB Log 1.3
CrossesBald Mt. RD & Gulpha CR
Location4.1 Mi. E SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.48482, -92.98138
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 EB Log 1.3 over Bald Mt. RD & Gulpha CR built?

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

What condition is US 70 EB Log 1.3 over Bald Mt. RD & Gulpha CR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 70 EB Log 1.3 over Bald Mt. RD & Gulpha CR carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 70 EB Log 1.3 over Bald Mt. RD & Gulpha CR?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 EB Log 1.3 over Bald Mt. RD & Gulpha CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.