US Bridges

US 270-SEC 7B over Park Drive UPRR

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .75 MI NW JCT US 270 & 67 · Structure no. 000000000005177

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-SEC 7B over Park Drive UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270-SEC 7B over Park Drive UPRR in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,287 by 2028. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-SEC 7B
CrossesPark Drive UPRR
Location.75 MI NW JCT US 270 & 67
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.37207, -92.82284
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270-SEC 7B over Park Drive UPRR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270-SEC 7B over Park Drive UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-SEC 7B over Park Drive UPRR carry?

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

How long is US 270-SEC 7B over Park Drive UPRR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 270-SEC 7B over Park Drive UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.