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US 270-6 Log 4.39 over Gulpha CR

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Garland County, Arkansas · .2 MI E JCT US 70 & 270 B · Structure no. 000000000005780

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-6 Log 4.39 over Gulpha CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-6 Log 4.39 over Gulpha CR in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-6 Log 4.39
CrossesGulpha CR
Location.2 MI E JCT US 70 & 270 B
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47134, -92.98662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-6 Log 4.39 over Gulpha CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270-6 Log 4.39 over Gulpha CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-6 Log 4.39 over Gulpha CR carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 270-6 Log 4.39 over Gulpha CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-6 Log 4.39 over Gulpha CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.