Us70/Sec-18/L17.39
Carrying Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 over Drainage Ditch
0.65 Mi West Of Sh 1 Jct, St. Francis, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Us70/Sec-18/L17.39
The Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 bridge in St. Francis, Arkansas carries Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 over Drainage Ditch. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1931
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000M1336
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 against other structures in St. Francis and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Us70/Sec-18/L17.39?
Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 in St. Francis, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 inspected?
Us70/Sec-18/L17.39's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Us70/Sec-18/L17.39?
Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Us70/Sec-18/L17.39?
Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 and does age affect safety?
Us70/Sec-18/L17.39 was built in 1931, making it 95 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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