US Bridges

US 70 Log 2.74 over Little Sugar Loaf Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI W Hot Springs CO L · Structure no. 0000000000A0708

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,398
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 Log 2.74 over Little Sugar Loaf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 70 Log 2.74 over Little Sugar Loaf Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 85 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 5,398 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 Log 2.74
CrossesLittle Sugar Loaf Creek
Location3.1 MI W Hot Springs CO L
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.36125, -93.45881
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,398 (2018)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$535,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 Log 2.74 over Little Sugar Loaf Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 70 Log 2.74 over Little 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 Log 2.74 over Little Sugar Loaf Creek carry?

About 5,398 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 70 Log 2.74 over Little Sugar Loaf Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 Log 2.74 over Little Sugar Loaf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.