US Bridges

US 70 Log 2.81 over Hall Creek

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.81 M E of Pulaski Cl · Structure no. 000000000001539

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,005
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 Log 2.81 over Hall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 70 Log 2.81 over Hall Creek in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,453 by 2027. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 Log 2.81
CrossesHall Creek
Location2.81 M E of Pulaski Cl
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76394, -92.0279
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,005 (2018)
Projected traffic3,453 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 Log 2.81 over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 Log 2.81 over Hall 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 70 Log 2.81 over Hall Creek carry?

About 2,005 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 70 Log 2.81 over Hall Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 Log 2.81 over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.