US Bridges

US 270-09 Lm 0.42 over Big Creek

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.42 MI E Hsprngsco-Poyen · Structure no. 000000000007362

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-09 Lm 0.42 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-09 Lm 0.42 over Big Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 270-09 Lm 0.42
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.42 MI E Hsprngsco-Poyen
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.34017, -92.66365
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 0.42 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270-09 Lm 0.42 over Big 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 270-09 Lm 0.42 over Big Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 270-09 Lm 0.42 over Big Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-09 Lm 0.42 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.