US Bridges

US 270-5 Log 17.54 over Bull Bayou

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.20 MI W JCT of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000001093

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-5 Log 17.54 over Bull Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-5 Log 17.54 over Bull Bayou in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,200 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-5 Log 17.54
CrossesBull Bayou
Location2.20 MI W JCT of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49643, -93.12163
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2018)
Projected traffic41,200 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-5 Log 17.54 over Bull Bayou built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 270-5 Log 17.54 over Bull Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 270-5 Log 17.54 over Bull Bayou carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 270-5 Log 17.54 over Bull Bayou?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-5 Log 17.54 over Bull Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.