US Bridges

US 70-10 Log 3.29 over Caney Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI SE of Nance · Structure no. 000000000007367

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

About this bridge

US 70-10 Log 3.29 over Caney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70-10 Log 3.29 over Caney 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,847 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 70-10 Log 3.29
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.0 MI SE of Nance
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.53789, -92.74094
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70-10 Log 3.29 over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is US 70-10 Log 3.29 over Caney 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 70-10 Log 3.29 over Caney Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 70-10 Log 3.29 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 70-10 Log 3.29 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.