US Bridges

Republican 70 over Jacks Bayou

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3 MI N of Tonyville · Structure no. 000000000022336

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Republican 70 over Jacks Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Republican 70 over Jacks Bayou in Pulaski 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2007. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesRepublican 70
CrossesJacks Bayou
Location3 MI N of Tonyville
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates34.9412, -92.10897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2018)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Republican 70 over Jacks Bayou built?

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

What condition is Republican 70 over Jacks Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Republican 70 over Jacks Bayou carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Republican 70 over Jacks Bayou?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Republican 70 over Jacks Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.