US Bridges

US70/SEC-18/L13.94 over Languille River

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.3 M E of JCT SH 261 · Structure no. 000000000001579

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
664 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70/SEC-18/L13.94 over Languille River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70/SEC-18/L13.94 over Languille River in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,267 by 2028. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70/SEC-18/L13.94
CrossesLanguille River
Location1.3 M E of JCT SH 261
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.97274, -90.88517
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2019)
Projected traffic3,267 by 2028
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70/SEC-18/L13.94 over Languille River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70/SEC-18/L13.94 over Languille River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US70/SEC-18/L13.94 over Languille River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US70/SEC-18/L13.94 over Languille River?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US70/SEC-18/L13.94 over Languille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.