US Bridges

US-70/SEC-18/L7.15 over Hog Tusk Creek

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 6.5 MI East JCT of SH 78 · Structure no. 000000000001536

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC-18/L7.15 over Hog Tusk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-70/SEC-18/L7.15 over Hog Tusk Creek 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-70/SEC-18/L7.15
CrossesHog Tusk Creek
Location6.5 MI East JCT of SH 78
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.94485, -90.99844
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2018)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70/SEC-18/L7.15 over Hog Tusk Creek built?

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

What condition is US-70/SEC-18/L7.15 over Hog Tusk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC-18/L7.15 over Hog Tusk Creek carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC-18/L7.15 over Hog Tusk Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/SEC-18/L7.15 over Hog Tusk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.