US Bridges

US 270 Log 18.12 over US 270B Log 0.07

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · JCT US 270B & US 270 · Structure no. 000000000006277

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,005
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270 Log 18.12 over US 270B Log 0.07 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 Log 18.12 over US 270B Log 0.07 in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,005 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 270 Log 18.12
CrossesUS 270B Log 0.07
LocationJCT US 270B & US 270
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.49271, -93.11202
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,005 (2011)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270 Log 18.12 over US 270B Log 0.07 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270 Log 18.12 over US 270B Log 0.07 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 270 Log 18.12 over US 270B Log 0.07 carry?

About 3,005 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 270 Log 18.12 over US 270B Log 0.07?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 270 Log 18.12 over US 270B Log 0.07?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.