US Bridges

US 270-5 Log 22.67 over Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · .2 MI West SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000X0836

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-5 Log 22.67 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 270-5 Log 22.67 over Creek 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,300 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 270-5 Log 22.67
CrossesCreek
Location.2 MI West SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.46562, -93.06433
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,300 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 22.67 over Creek built?

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

What condition is US 270-5 Log 22.67 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 270-5 Log 22.67 over Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 270-5 Log 22.67 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 270-5 Log 22.67 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.