US Bridges

US 270B Log 0.69 over Ar Midland RR

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .69MI SE of JCT US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000A0624

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270B Log 0.69 over Ar Midland RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270B Log 0.69 over Ar Midland RR in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,843 by 2027. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 270B Log 0.69
CrossesAr Midland RR
Location.69MI SE of JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.49721, -93.03915
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,843 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270B Log 0.69 over Ar Midland RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270B Log 0.69 over Ar Midland RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 270B Log 0.69 over Ar Midland RR carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 270B Log 0.69 over Ar Midland RR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 270B Log 0.69 over Ar Midland RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.