US Bridges

US 70 B -01- 2.95 over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 0.5 M E of Post Office · Structure no. 0000000000M1300

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 B -01- 2.95 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 70 B -01- 2.95 over Little Bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,341 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 B -01- 2.95
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.5 M E of Post Office
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.03684, -94.33609
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic7,341 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 B -01- 2.95 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 B -01- 2.95 over Little Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 70 B -01- 2.95 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 B -01- 2.95 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 B -01- 2.95 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.