US Bridges

US 70 EB to I-30 W over CR 32 Pawnee & Crk

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W of I-30 · Structure no. 000000000003250

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
382 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 EB to I-30 W over CR 32 Pawnee & Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 EB to I-30 W over CR 32 Pawnee & Crk in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2028. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 70 EB to I-30 W
CrossesCR 32 Pawnee & Crk
Location0.2 MI W of I-30
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.53396, -92.6792
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2011)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 EB to I-30 W over CR 32 Pawnee & Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 EB to I-30 W over CR 32 Pawnee & Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 70 EB to I-30 W over CR 32 Pawnee & Crk carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 EB to I-30 W over CR 32 Pawnee & Crk?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 EB to I-30 W over CR 32 Pawnee & Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.