US Bridges

US 70 Swaggerty over Swaggerty Branch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Roosevelt @ Pulaski St. · Structure no. 0000000000M1327

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 Swaggerty over Swaggerty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 70 Swaggerty over Swaggerty Branch 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 12,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,850 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 Swaggerty
CrossesSwaggerty Branch
LocationRoosevelt @ Pulaski St.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7248, -92.28859
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,410 (2018)
Projected traffic16,850 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$471,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 Swaggerty over Swaggerty Branch built?

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

What condition is US 70 Swaggerty over Swaggerty Branch 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 Swaggerty over Swaggerty Branch carry?

About 12,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 Swaggerty over Swaggerty Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 Swaggerty over Swaggerty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.