US 70 Sec. 01-2.99 over Mud Creek
PoorSevier County, Arkansas · 2.99 MI E Oklahoma ST Lin · Structure no. 000000000002462
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,235
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 70 Sec. 01-2.99 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 Sec. 01-2.99 over Mud 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 3,235 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,484 by 2028. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 70 Sec. 01-2.99 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 70 Sec. 01-2.99 over Mud 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 70 Sec. 01-2.99 over Mud Creek carry?
About 3,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 70 Sec. 01-2.99 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 70 Sec. 01-2.99 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.