US Bridges

US 270 Bypass over US 70B Log 0.04

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · JCT US 270 70 · Structure no. 000000000006318

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270 Bypass over US 70B Log 0.04 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 Bypass over US 70B Log 0.04 in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,800 by 2038. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesUS 270 Bypass
CrossesUS 70B Log 0.04
LocationJCT US 270 70
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.47816, -93.11497
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 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 length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2018)
Projected traffic29,800 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Bypass over US 70B Log 0.04 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270 Bypass over US 70B Log 0.04 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 270 Bypass over US 70B Log 0.04 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 270 Bypass over US 70B Log 0.04?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 270 Bypass over US 70B Log 0.04?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.