US Bridges

CR 70 Stringtown over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1 M W of Glen Rose US 67 · Structure no. 000000000022584

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 Stringtown over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 70 Stringtown over Nine Mile Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 70 Stringtown
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location1 M W of Glen Rose US 67
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates34.45981, -92.74564
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2018)
Projected traffic217 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 70 Stringtown over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 Stringtown over Nine Mile Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 70 Stringtown over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 Stringtown over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 70 Stringtown over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.