US Bridges

US-70/SEC19/L14.06 over Beaver Slough

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.00 MI NE JCT of SH 75 · Structure no. 000000000007015

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,599
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC19/L14.06 over Beaver Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70/SEC19/L14.06 over Beaver Slough in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2028. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS-70/SEC19/L14.06
CrossesBeaver Slough
Location2.00 MI NE JCT of SH 75
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.10513, -90.58312
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2018)
Projected traffic980 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70/SEC19/L14.06 over Beaver Slough built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC19/L14.06 over Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC19/L14.06 over Beaver Slough carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC19/L14.06 over Beaver Slough?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/SEC19/L14.06 over Beaver Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.