US Bridges

Old HWY 70 over Caney Creek (city)

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · .22 M E of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000000279

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 70 over Caney Creek (city) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old HWY 70 over Caney Creek (city) in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 70
CrossesCaney Creek (city)
Location.22 M E of US 70
RouteCity Street 42527
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.33827, -93.50121
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 70 over Caney Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 70 over Caney Creek (city) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 70 over Caney Creek (city) carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 70 over Caney Creek (city)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 70 over Caney Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.