US Bridges

C.R 70 - D - 2.55 over Forky Deer Creek

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · .85 M U.S.82 & CO RD 70 · Structure no. 000000000020804

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R 70 - D - 2.55 over Forky Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying C.R 70 - D - 2.55 over Forky Deer Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2009. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R 70 - D - 2.55
CrossesForky Deer Creek
Location.85 M U.S.82 & CO RD 70
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.41794, -93.91206
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2018)
Projected traffic251 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C.R 70 - D - 2.55 over Forky Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R 70 - D - 2.55 over Forky Deer 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does C.R 70 - D - 2.55 over Forky Deer Creek carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R 70 - D - 2.55 over Forky Deer Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns C.R 70 - D - 2.55 over Forky Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.