US Bridges

HWY 70 over Spring Street

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.61 M N US 270 · Structure no. 0000000000B7206

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 70 over Spring Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 70 over Spring Street in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY 70
CrossesSpring Street
Location2.61 M N US 270
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.5025, -92.975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 70 over Spring Street built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 70 over Spring Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 70 over Spring Street carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY 70 over Spring Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 70 over Spring Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.