US Bridges

US-70/SEC19/L15.22 over Bevins Bayou

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St. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI NE JCT of SH 75 · Structure no. 000000000007016

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 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/L15.22 over Bevins Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70/SEC19/L15.22 over Bevins Bayou in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/SEC19/L15.22
CrossesBevins Bayou
Location3.2 MI NE JCT of SH 75
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11169, -90.56437
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 closed1.2 mi (2 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/SEC19/L15.22 over Bevins Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC19/L15.22 over Bevins Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC19/L15.22 over Bevins Bayou carry?

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

How long is US-70/SEC19/L15.22 over Bevins Bayou?

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/L15.22 over Bevins Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.