US Bridges

270-5 Aviation Rmp over Lakeshore Drive

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI West SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000C6376

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,789
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

270-5 Aviation Rmp over Lakeshore Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 270-5 Aviation Rmp over Lakeshore Drive in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,789 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries270-5 Aviation Rmp
CrossesLakeshore Drive
Location1.7 MI West SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.4685, -93.08787
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,789 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 270-5 Aviation Rmp over Lakeshore Drive built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 270-5 Aviation Rmp over Lakeshore Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 270-5 Aviation Rmp over Lakeshore Drive carry?

About 1,789 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 270-5 Aviation Rmp over Lakeshore Drive?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 270-5 Aviation Rmp over Lakeshore Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.