US Bridges

US 270-10 Lm 10.84 over Derriseaux CR - Grant CO

Poor

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W Jeffco-Clearlake · Structure no. 000000000002380

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-10 Lm 10.84 over Derriseaux CR - Grant CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-10 Lm 10.84 over Derriseaux CR - Grant CO 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,863 by 2028. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 270-10 Lm 10.84
CrossesDerriseaux CR - Grant CO
Location0.2 MI W Jeffco-Clearlake
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.30759, -92.21474
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 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 traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,863 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 10.84 over Derriseaux CR - Grant CO built?

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

What condition is US 270-10 Lm 10.84 over Derriseaux CR - Grant CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-10 Lm 10.84 over Derriseaux CR - Grant CO carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 270-10 Lm 10.84 over Derriseaux CR - Grant CO?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-10 Lm 10.84 over Derriseaux CR - Grant CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.