US Bridges

US 70 Lewis St. over Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E of SH 5 · Structure no. 0000000000M1326

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,144
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 Lewis St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 70 Lewis St. over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 25,144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,997 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 Lewis St.
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 MI E of SH 5
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72448, -92.32168
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,144 (2018)
Projected traffic34,997 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 Lewis St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 Lewis St. over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 70 Lewis St. over Creek carry?

About 25,144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 Lewis St. over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 Lewis St. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.