US Bridges

US 70B WB FR RD over Br. Gulpha Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 3.52 MI East of SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000C2943

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 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 70B WB FR RD over Br. Gulpha Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 70B WB FR RD over Br. 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 6 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 4% 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).

CarriesUS 70B WB FR RD
CrossesBr. Gulpha Creek
Location3.52 MI East of SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.50883, -93.00938
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50 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
Trucks4%
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 70B WB FR RD over Br. Gulpha Creek built?

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

What condition is US 70B WB FR RD over Br. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 70B WB FR RD over Br. Gulpha Creek carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 70B WB FR RD over Br. 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 70B WB FR RD over Br. Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.