US 70 Sec. 01-8.13 over KCS Rr&bear Creek
GoodSevier County, Arkansas · .51 MI E JCT US 71 & 70B · Structure no. 000000000003630
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 975 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 70 Sec. 01-8.13 over KCS Rr&bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 Sec. 01-8.13 over KCS Rr&bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,175 by 2028. The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. 01-8.13 over KCS Rr&bear Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US 70 Sec. 01-8.13 over KCS Rr&bear 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does US 70 Sec. 01-8.13 over KCS Rr&bear Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 70 Sec. 01-8.13 over KCS Rr&bear Creek?
The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 70 Sec. 01-8.13 over KCS Rr&bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.