US Bridges

US 270B Log 2.23 over Front ST UPRR &1st

Poor

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .38 M N of US 67 & SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000002195

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
937 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270B Log 2.23 over Front ST UPRR &1st is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270B Log 2.23 over Front ST UPRR &1st in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,287 by 2028. The structure is 937 ft (285.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 270B Log 2.23
CrossesFront ST UPRR &1st
Location.38 M N of US 67 & SH 9
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.36664, -92.81603
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadH 20
Structure length937 ft (285.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic23,287 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270B Log 2.23 over Front ST UPRR &1st built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 270B Log 2.23 over Front ST UPRR &1st 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 270B Log 2.23 over Front ST UPRR &1st carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 270B Log 2.23 over Front ST UPRR &1st?

The structure is 937 ft (285.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 270B Log 2.23 over Front ST UPRR &1st?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.