US Bridges

US 270-5 Log 12.69 over Crudington Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 7.09 MI W JCT of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000001091

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,972
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-5 Log 12.69 over Crudington Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 270-5 Log 12.69 over Crudington Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 94 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 7,972 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-5 Log 12.69
CrossesCrudington Creek
Location7.09 MI W JCT of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50996, -93.19718
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,972 (2018)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$802,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-5 Log 12.69 over Crudington Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 270-5 Log 12.69 over Crudington 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-5 Log 12.69 over Crudington Creek carry?

About 7,972 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 270-5 Log 12.69 over Crudington Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-5 Log 12.69 over Crudington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.