US Bridges

US 70 SEC.02- 5.73 over Pierce Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 5.75 MI E of JCT US 70 71 · Structure no. 0000000000M1303

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,917
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 SEC.02- 5.73 over Pierce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 70 SEC.02- 5.73 over Pierce Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,613 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 70 SEC.02- 5.73
CrossesPierce Creek
Location5.75 MI E of JCT US 70 71
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.08459, -94.10944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,917 (2018)
Projected traffic2,613 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 SEC.02- 5.73 over Pierce Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 SEC.02- 5.73 over Pierce 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 70 SEC.02- 5.73 over Pierce Creek carry?

About 2,917 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 SEC.02- 5.73 over Pierce Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 70 SEC.02- 5.73 over Pierce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.