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US 70 SEC.03 -2.81 over Rock Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 1 MI W of Dierks · Structure no. 000000000002084

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 SEC.03 -2.81 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 SEC.03 -2.81 over Rock Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,377 by 2028. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 SEC.03 -2.81
CrossesRock Creek
Location1 MI W of Dierks
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.11288, -94.04102
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,377 by 2028
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

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$579,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 SEC.03 -2.81 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 SEC.03 -2.81 over Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 70 SEC.03 -2.81 over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 SEC.03 -2.81 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 SEC.03 -2.81 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.