US Bridges

US 70 Sec. 01-3.69 over Rolling Fork

Poor

Sevier County, Arkansas · 3.69 MI E Oklahoma ST Lin · Structure no. 000000000002463

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 Sec. 01-3.69 over Rolling Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 Sec. 01-3.69 over Rolling Fork 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 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 70 Sec. 01-3.69
CrossesRolling Fork
Location3.69 MI E Oklahoma ST Lin
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.0481, -94.41333
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,235 (2018)
Projected traffic3,484 by 2028
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$985,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 Sec. 01-3.69 over Rolling Fork built?

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

What condition is US 70 Sec. 01-3.69 over Rolling Fork 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. 01-3.69 over Rolling Fork carry?

About 3,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 70 Sec. 01-3.69 over Rolling Fork?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 Sec. 01-3.69 over Rolling Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.