US Bridges

US 70 SEC.05-6.24 over Kings River Branch

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI W of Glenwood · Structure no. 0000000000M1309

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 SEC.05-6.24 over Kings River Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 70 SEC.05-6.24 over Kings River Branch in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,266 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 SEC.05-6.24
CrossesKings River Branch
Location2.0 MI W of Glenwood
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.3249, -93.59637
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,266 by 2028
Trucks14%
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 SEC.05-6.24 over Kings River Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 70 SEC.05-6.24 over Kings River Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 70 SEC.05-6.24 over Kings River Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 70 SEC.05-6.24 over Kings River Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 70 SEC.05-6.24 over Kings River Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.