US Bridges

US 270- 6 Log 4.93 over Westinghouse RD RR

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 4.85MI SE JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000005781

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

About this bridge

US 270- 6 Log 4.93 over Westinghouse RD RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270- 6 Log 4.93 over Westinghouse RD RR 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 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270- 6 Log 4.93
CrossesWestinghouse RD RR
Location4.85MI SE JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47166, -92.98444
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270- 6 Log 4.93 over Westinghouse RD RR built?

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

What condition is US 270- 6 Log 4.93 over Westinghouse RD RR 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 4.93 over Westinghouse RD RR carry?

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

How long is US 270- 6 Log 4.93 over Westinghouse RD RR?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 270- 6 Log 4.93 over Westinghouse RD RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.