US Bridges

US 70-6 Log 5.72 over Sugar Loaf Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · Hot Sprgs CO Montg CO Li · Structure no. 000000000005372

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70-6 Log 5.72 over Sugar Loaf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70-6 Log 5.72 over Sugar Loaf Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70-6 Log 5.72
CrossesSugar Loaf Creek
LocationHot Sprgs CO Montg CO Li
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.37242, -93.40961
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 70-6 Log 5.72 over Sugar Loaf Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70-6 Log 5.72 over Sugar Loaf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 70-6 Log 5.72 over Sugar Loaf Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 70-6 Log 5.72 over Sugar Loaf Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 70-6 Log 5.72 over Sugar Loaf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.