US Bridges

US 270 over SH 7

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · JCT US 270 Byps&sh 7 · Structure no. 000000000006425

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270 over SH 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 over SH 7 in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 31 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,518 by 2027. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 101 ft wide.

CarriesUS 270
CrossesSH 7
LocationJCT US 270 Byps&sh 7
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.465, -93.06039
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2018)
Projected traffic33,518 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 over SH 7 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 270 over SH 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 270 over SH 7 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 270 over SH 7?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 270 over SH 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.