US Bridges

US70/SEC19/L24.016 over Jeka Slough

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.01 MI SW Crittenden CO · Structure no. 000000000001379

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70/SEC19/L24.016 over Jeka Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying US70/SEC19/L24.016 over Jeka Slough 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70/SEC19/L24.016
CrossesJeka Slough
Location1.01 MI SW Crittenden CO
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14168, -90.41635
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70/SEC19/L24.016 over Jeka Slough built?

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

What condition is US70/SEC19/L24.016 over Jeka Slough 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US70/SEC19/L24.016 over Jeka Slough carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US70/SEC19/L24.016 over Jeka Slough?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US70/SEC19/L24.016 over Jeka Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.