US Bridges

US 270 WB 0.88 over Hot Springs Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.88 MI E SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000A6426

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,449
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270 WB 0.88 over Hot Springs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 WB 0.88 over Hot Springs Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 17,449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,345 by 2028. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 270 WB 0.88
CrossesHot Springs Creek
Location0.88 MI E SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.46422, -93.04415
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,449 (2018)
Projected traffic22,345 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 WB 0.88 over Hot Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270 WB 0.88 over Hot Springs 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 270 WB 0.88 over Hot Springs Creek carry?

About 17,449 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 270 WB 0.88 over Hot Springs Creek?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 270 WB 0.88 over Hot Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.