US 70 Fourche over Fourche Creek
GoodPulaski County, Arkansas · University Ave · Structure no. 000000000006599
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 408 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,640
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 70 Fourche over Fourche Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 Fourche over Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 34,640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,900 by 2038. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 70 Fourche over Fourche Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 70 Fourche over Fourche 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does US 70 Fourche over Fourche Creek carry?
About 34,640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 70 Fourche over Fourche Creek?
The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns US 70 Fourche over Fourche Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.