US Bridges

US 270 WB Lns over SH 128

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI E SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000A6493

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

About this bridge

US 270 WB Lns over SH 128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 WB Lns over SH 128 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 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 270 WB Lns
CrossesSH 128
Location2.3 MI E SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.46569, -93.02125
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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
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 WB Lns over SH 128 built?

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

What condition is US 270 WB Lns over SH 128 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 270 WB Lns over SH 128 carry?

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

How long is US 270 WB Lns over SH 128?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 270 WB Lns over SH 128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.