US Bridges

US 270-09 Lm 9.43 over Polk Creek

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E SH291-PRATTSVILL · Structure no. 000000000002104

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-09 Lm 9.43 over Polk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-09 Lm 9.43 over Polk Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,084 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-09 Lm 9.43
CrossesPolk Creek
Location1.5 MI E SH291-PRATTSVILL
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.31738, -92.51684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,084 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$955,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-09 Lm 9.43 over Polk Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270-09 Lm 9.43 over Polk Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-09 Lm 9.43 over Polk Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 270-09 Lm 9.43 over Polk Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-09 Lm 9.43 over Polk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.