US Bridges

US 270-09 Lm 4.56 over Saline River Relief

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E SH 229-POYEN · Structure no. 000000000006708

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
525 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-09 Lm 4.56 over Saline River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 270-09 Lm 4.56 over Saline River Relief in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,321 by 2028. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 270-09 Lm 4.56
CrossesSaline River Relief
Location2.2 MI E SH 229-POYEN
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.32019, -92.60028
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-09 Lm 4.56 over Saline River Relief built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270-09 Lm 4.56 over Saline River Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-09 Lm 4.56 over Saline River Relief carry?

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

How long is US 270-09 Lm 4.56 over Saline River Relief?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-09 Lm 4.56 over Saline River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.