US Bridges

US70/SEC19/L18.858 over Drainage Canal

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.00 MI SW JCT of SH 149 · Structure no. 000000000001374

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70/SEC19/L18.858 over Drainage Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US70/SEC19/L18.858 over Drainage Canal in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,573 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70/SEC19/L18.858
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.00 MI SW JCT of SH 149
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12872, -90.5043
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,573 by 2028
Trucks18%
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

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$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70/SEC19/L18.858 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70/SEC19/L18.858 over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US70/SEC19/L18.858 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US70/SEC19/L18.858 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US70/SEC19/L18.858 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.