US Bridges

US 70 SEC.03-12.80 over Caney Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 6.5 MI E JCT SH 4 & US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000M1307

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,499
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 SEC.03-12.80 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 70 SEC.03-12.80 over Caney Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2027. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS 70 SEC.03-12.80
CrossesCaney Creek
Location6.5 MI E JCT SH 4 & US 70
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.21023, -93.93863
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,499 (2018)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 US 70 SEC.03-12.80 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 SEC.03-12.80 over Caney 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 70 SEC.03-12.80 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,499 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 SEC.03-12.80 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 70 SEC.03-12.80 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.