US Bridges

US 270-09 Lm 5.26 over Saline River

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI E SH 229-POYEN · Structure no. 000000000006709

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
748 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-09 Lm 5.26 over Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-09 Lm 5.26 over Saline River 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 748 ft (228.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 270-09 Lm 5.26
CrossesSaline River
Location2.9 MI E SH 229-POYEN
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.31939, -92.58803
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length748 ft (228.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-09 Lm 5.26 over Saline River built?

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

What condition is US 270-09 Lm 5.26 over Saline River 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 5.26 over Saline River carry?

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

How long is US 270-09 Lm 5.26 over Saline River?

The structure is 748 ft (228.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-09 Lm 5.26 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.