US Bridges

CR70 (middlebrook) over Creek

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · 1.0 Mi. E of Middlebrook · Structure no. 000000000023671

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR70 (middlebrook) over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR70 (middlebrook) over Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR70 (middlebrook)
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 Mi. E of Middlebrook
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates36.45933, -90.90947
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR70 (middlebrook) over Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR70 (middlebrook) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR70 (middlebrook) over Creek carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR70 (middlebrook) over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CR70 (middlebrook) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.