US Bridges

US 70B Rock Creek over Rock Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · University Ave · Structure no. 000000000006600

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70B Rock Creek over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70B Rock Creek over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,100 by 2038. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 70B Rock Creek
CrossesRock Creek
LocationUniversity Ave
RouteCity Street 70B
Coordinates34.71244, -92.34316
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2018)
Projected traffic53,100 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 70B Rock Creek over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70B Rock Creek over Rock 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 70B Rock Creek over Rock Creek carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70B Rock Creek over Rock Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US 70B Rock Creek over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.