US Bridges

US 70 Sec. 01-0.82 over Cane Creek

Poor

Sevier County, Arkansas · .82 MI E of Oklahoma Line · Structure no. 000000000002461

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 Sec. 01-0.82 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 Sec. 01-0.82 over Cane Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,857 by 2028. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 70 Sec. 01-0.82
CrossesCane Creek
Location.82 MI E of Oklahoma Line
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.06087, -94.45976
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,857 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$722,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 Sec. 01-0.82 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 Sec. 01-0.82 over Cane Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 70 Sec. 01-0.82 over Cane Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 Sec. 01-0.82 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 Sec. 01-0.82 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.