US Bridges

US 70B-9 Log 0.29 over Hot Springs Creek

FairPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · .29 MI E of SH 7 Hot Sprg · Structure no. 0000000000M1314

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70B-9 Log 0.29 over Hot Springs Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 70B-9 Log 0.29 over Hot Springs Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,232 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70B-9 Log 0.29
CrossesHot Springs Creek
Location.29 MI E of SH 7 Hot Sprg
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50285, -93.05061
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic30,232 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 70B-9 Log 0.29 over Hot Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70B-9 Log 0.29 over Hot Springs 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-9 Log 0.29 over Hot Springs Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70B-9 Log 0.29 over Hot Springs Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 70B-9 Log 0.29 over Hot Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.