US Bridges

US-70/SEC-19/L2.85 over Crow Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.90 MI East of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000006622

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC-19/L2.85 over Crow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70/SEC-19/L2.85 over Crow Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,872 by 2028. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/SEC-19/L2.85
CrossesCrow Creek
Location2.90 MI East of JCT SH 1
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01163, -90.7378
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2019)
Projected traffic3,872 by 2028
Trucks18%
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-19/L2.85 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC-19/L2.85 over Crow Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC-19/L2.85 over Crow Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC-19/L2.85 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/SEC-19/L2.85 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.