US Bridges

Fdr 970 over West Weaver Creek

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 8.3 MI W of Fdr 519 · Structure no. 080908000001015

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 970 over West Weaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fdr 970 over West Weaver Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFdr 970
CrossesWest Weaver Creek
Location8.3 MI W of Fdr 519
RouteFederal Lands Road 970
Coordinates34.82212, -93.74186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 970 over West Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 970 over West Weaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 970 over West Weaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 970 over West Weaver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fdr 970 over West Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.