US Bridges

US 70 SEC.04-10.35 over Self Creek(lake Greeson)

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · West of Daisy Ark · Structure no. 0000000000A0285

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
692 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 SEC.04-10.35 over Self Creek(lake Greeson) is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 70 SEC.04-10.35 over Self Creek(lake Greeson) in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2028. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 SEC.04-10.35
CrossesSelf Creek(lake Greeson)
LocationWest of Daisy Ark
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.23671, -93.7579
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 SEC.04-10.35 over Self Creek(lake Greeson) built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 SEC.04-10.35 over Self Creek(lake Greeson) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 70 SEC.04-10.35 over Self Creek(lake Greeson) carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 SEC.04-10.35 over Self Creek(lake Greeson)?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 SEC.04-10.35 over Self Creek(lake Greeson)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.