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US 270-10 Lm 0.63 over Little Creek

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.63 MI E US 167-SHERIDAN · Structure no. 000000000002377

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-10 Lm 0.63 over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-10 Lm 0.63 over Little Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,549 by 2028. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-10 Lm 0.63
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.63 MI E US 167-SHERIDAN
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.30731, -92.38826
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2018)
Projected traffic10,549 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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$974,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-10 Lm 0.63 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270-10 Lm 0.63 over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 270-10 Lm 0.63 over Little Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 270-10 Lm 0.63 over Little Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-10 Lm 0.63 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.