US Bridges

US 270-10 Lm 3.42 over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Arkansas · 3.42 MI E US 167-SHERIDAN · Structure no. 000000000002378

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
542 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-10 Lm 3.42 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-10 Lm 3.42 over Hurricane 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,117 by 2028. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-10 Lm 3.42
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3.42 MI E US 167-SHERIDAN
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.31992, -92.34273
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,117 by 2028
Trucks13%
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-10 Lm 3.42 over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is US 270-10 Lm 3.42 over Hurricane 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 270-10 Lm 3.42 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 270-10 Lm 3.42 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-10 Lm 3.42 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.