US Bridges

US 270- 5 Mccloed over Stokes CR & Mccloed DR

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · .25 MI E Lakeshore Dr. · Structure no. 000000000006372

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
367 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40,116
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270- 5 Mccloed over Stokes CR & Mccloed DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270- 5 Mccloed over Stokes CR & Mccloed DR in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40,116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,603 by 2028. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 270- 5 Mccloed
CrossesStokes CR & Mccloed DR
Location.25 MI E Lakeshore Dr.
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.4704, -93.08985
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,116 (2018)
Projected traffic27,603 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270- 5 Mccloed over Stokes CR & Mccloed DR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270- 5 Mccloed over Stokes CR & Mccloed DR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 270- 5 Mccloed over Stokes CR & Mccloed DR carry?

About 40,116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 270- 5 Mccloed over Stokes CR & Mccloed DR?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 270- 5 Mccloed over Stokes CR & Mccloed DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.