US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-11/L-6.98 over US-70/SEC-18/L-18.08

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 6.9 Miles North of SH 1B · Structure no. 0000000000B6802

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-11/L-6.98 over US-70/SEC-18/L-18.08 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1/SEC-11/L-6.98 over US-70/SEC-18/L-18.08 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2038. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-11/L-6.98
CrossesUS-70/SEC-18/L-18.08
Location6.9 Miles North of SH 1B
RouteState Highway 1
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.9938, -90.81745
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-1/SEC-11/L-6.98 over US-70/SEC-18/L-18.08 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-11/L-6.98 over US-70/SEC-18/L-18.08 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-11/L-6.98 over US-70/SEC-18/L-18.08 carry?

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

How long is SH-1/SEC-11/L-6.98 over US-70/SEC-18/L-18.08?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC-11/L-6.98 over US-70/SEC-18/L-18.08?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.