US Bridges

CR 70 Tom Box over Bayou Meto

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.5 W SH 107&70 · Structure no. 000000000004392

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,274
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 Tom Box over Bayou Meto is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 70 Tom Box over Bayou Meto in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2007. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 70 Tom Box
CrossesBayou Meto
Location1.5 W SH 107&70
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.91464, -92.19617
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2018)
Projected traffic391 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 70 Tom Box over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 Tom Box over Bayou Meto 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 70 Tom Box over Bayou Meto carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 Tom Box over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70 Tom Box over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.