US Bridges

US 270-10 Lm 3.72 over Hurricane Creek Relief

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 3.72 MI E US 167-SHERIDAN · Structure no. 000000000002379

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
398 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-10 Lm 3.72 over Hurricane Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-10 Lm 3.72 over Hurricane Creek Relief 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,117 by 2028. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 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 3.72
CrossesHurricane Creek Relief
Location3.72 MI E US 167-SHERIDAN
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.32005, -92.33769
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 inspectionAugust 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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 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 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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-10 Lm 3.72 over Hurricane Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is US 270-10 Lm 3.72 over Hurricane Creek Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 270-10 Lm 3.72 over Hurricane Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is US 270-10 Lm 3.72 over Hurricane Creek Relief?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-10 Lm 3.72 over Hurricane Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.