US Bridges

EB Off Ramp US 270 over Ditch

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · At Jct. of US 270B · Structure no. 0000000000X0865

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Off Ramp US 270 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying EB Off Ramp US 270 over Ditch in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 24,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB Off Ramp US 270
CrossesDitch
LocationAt Jct. of US 270B
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47093, -92.98838
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,850 (2018)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB Off Ramp US 270 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Off Ramp US 270 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does EB Off Ramp US 270 over Ditch carry?

About 24,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is EB Off Ramp US 270 over Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns EB Off Ramp US 270 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.