US Bridges

US70/SEC-17/L17.01 over Flat Fork Creek

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Monroe County, Arkansas · .15 MI SW St. Francis Co. · Structure no. 000000000007302

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70/SEC-17/L17.01 over Flat Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70/SEC-17/L17.01 over Flat Fork Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2034. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70/SEC-17/L17.01
CrossesFlat Fork Creek
Location.15 MI SW St. Francis Co.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.90927, -91.11708
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US70/SEC-17/L17.01 over Flat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70/SEC-17/L17.01 over Flat Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US70/SEC-17/L17.01 over Flat Fork Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US70/SEC-17/L17.01 over Flat Fork Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US70/SEC-17/L17.01 over Flat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.