US Bridges

US 70/ROOSEVELT RD over Rice St. & UPRR

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1 MI E of JCT Asher RD · Structure no. 000000000007284

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
662 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70/ROOSEVELT RD over Rice St. & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70/ROOSEVELT RD over Rice St. & UPRR in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2036. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 70/ROOSEVELT RD
CrossesRice St. & UPRR
Location1 MI E of JCT Asher RD
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.72505, -92.30298
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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/ROOSEVELT RD over Rice St. & UPRR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70/ROOSEVELT RD over Rice St. & UPRR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 70/ROOSEVELT RD over Rice St. & UPRR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 70/ROOSEVELT RD over Rice St. & UPRR?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 70/ROOSEVELT RD over Rice St. & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.