US Bridges

US 70 - 05 -12.14 over Caney Creek

Good

Pike County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI E of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000000005369

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 - 05 -12.14 over Caney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 - 05 -12.14 over Caney Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,520 by 2028. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 - 05 -12.14
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Glenwood
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34109, -93.50094
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,520 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 - 05 -12.14 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 - 05 -12.14 over Caney 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 70 - 05 -12.14 over Caney Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 - 05 -12.14 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 - 05 -12.14 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.