US Bridges

US 270-5 Log 9.24 over Bear Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 9.24 MI E Mont CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006636

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-5 Log 9.24 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 270-5 Log 9.24 over Bear Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,412 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 270-5 Log 9.24
CrossesBear Creek
Location9.24 MI E Mont CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.5083, -93.25627
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,412 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Log 9.24 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270-5 Log 9.24 over Bear Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-5 Log 9.24 over Bear Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 270-5 Log 9.24 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-5 Log 9.24 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.