US Bridges

US 70-WB Frontage over Gulpha Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.94 MI East of SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000C2942

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70-WB Frontage over Gulpha Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 70-WB Frontage over Gulpha Creek 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 5 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2034. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70-WB Frontage
CrossesGulpha Creek
Location1.94 MI East of SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51945, -93.03256
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$959,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70-WB Frontage over Gulpha Creek built?

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

What condition is US 70-WB Frontage over Gulpha Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 70-WB Frontage over Gulpha Creek carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70-WB Frontage over Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 70-WB Frontage over Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.