US Bridges

US 270-5 Log 18.01 over Ditch

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 270 @ Weston Rd. · Structure no. 0000000000M2637

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-5 Log 18.01 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 270-5 Log 18.01 over Ditch in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 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 6 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,268 by 2027. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-5 Log 18.01
CrossesDitch
Location270 @ Weston Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49296, -93.11511
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2018)
Projected traffic46,268 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-5 Log 18.01 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 270-5 Log 18.01 over Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-5 Log 18.01 over Ditch carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 270-5 Log 18.01 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 270-5 Log 18.01 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.