US Bridges

US 70-DISTRICT 6 over White River-Prairie Co.

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.1 M N JCT SH 33 · Structure no. 000000000006675

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70-DISTRICT 6 over White River-Prairie Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70-DISTRICT 6 over White River-Prairie Co. in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,244 by 2028. The structure is 3,302 ft (1,006.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 70-DISTRICT 6
CrossesWhite River-Prairie Co.
Location1.1 M N JCT SH 33
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.7943, -91.45075
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,302 ft (1,006.5 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,244 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70-DISTRICT 6 over White River-Prairie Co. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70-DISTRICT 6 over White River-Prairie Co. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 70-DISTRICT 6 over White River-Prairie Co. carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 70-DISTRICT 6 over White River-Prairie Co.?

The structure is 3,302 ft (1,006.5 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 70-DISTRICT 6 over White River-Prairie Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.