US Bridges

US 270-09 Lm 6.89 over Halbert Creek

GoodPosted for load

Grant County, Arkansas · West Edge of Prattsville · Structure no. 000000000002404

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-09 Lm 6.89 over Halbert Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 270-09 Lm 6.89 over Halbert Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,321 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-09 Lm 6.89
CrossesHalbert Creek
LocationWest Edge of Prattsville
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.31395, -92.5608
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,321 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$857,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-09 Lm 6.89 over Halbert Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270-09 Lm 6.89 over Halbert Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-09 Lm 6.89 over Halbert Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 270-09 Lm 6.89 over Halbert Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-09 Lm 6.89 over Halbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.