US Bridges

US 270 Log 18.24 over Ar Midland RR

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · .2 MI So US 270 West · Structure no. 000000000006278

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,851
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270 Log 18.24 over Ar Midland RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 Log 18.24 over Ar Midland RR 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 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 28,851 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,363 by 2027. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 270 Log 18.24
CrossesAr Midland RR
Location.2 MI So US 270 West
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.49122, -93.11187
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,851 (2018)
Projected traffic30,363 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 18.24 over Ar Midland RR built?

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

What condition is US 270 Log 18.24 over Ar Midland 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 270 Log 18.24 over Ar Midland RR carry?

About 28,851 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 270 Log 18.24 over Ar Midland RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 270 Log 18.24 over Ar Midland RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.