US Bridges

US 70 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E of Nance · Structure no. 000000000007366

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 over Ten Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 over Ten Mile Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,847 by 2038. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 70
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Nance
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.54573, -92.75389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,847 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 over Ten Mile Creek 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 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 70 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.