US 70 Sec. 02-7.41 over Saline River
PoorSevier County, Arkansas · .05 MI W Howard CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002082
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 461 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,917
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 70 Sec. 02-7.41 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 Sec. 02-7.41 over Saline River in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2028. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 70 Sec. 02-7.41 over Saline River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 70 Sec. 02-7.41 over Saline River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US 70 Sec. 02-7.41 over Saline River carry?
About 2,917 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 70 Sec. 02-7.41 over Saline River?
The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 70 Sec. 02-7.41 over Saline River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.