US Bridges

70B Frontage RD over Ditch

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.68 MI E Westinghouse DR · Structure no. 0000000000X1183

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

70B Frontage RD over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 70B Frontage RD over Ditch in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,603 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries70B Frontage RD
CrossesDitch
Location0.68 MI E Westinghouse DR
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.50762, -92.97287
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2018)
Projected traffic27,603 by 2028
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70B Frontage RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70B Frontage RD over Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 70B Frontage RD over Ditch carry?

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

How long is 70B Frontage RD over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 70B Frontage RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.