US Bridges

US 270B-7 Log 2.07 over Town Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .52MI N JCT of US 67 · Structure no. 000000000005833

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270B-7 Log 2.07 over Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 270B-7 Log 2.07 over Town Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270B-7 Log 2.07
CrossesTown Creek
Location.52MI N JCT of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.36851, -92.81771
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 270B-7 Log 2.07 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270B-7 Log 2.07 over Town Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 270B-7 Log 2.07 over Town Creek carry?

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

How long is US 270B-7 Log 2.07 over Town Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 270B-7 Log 2.07 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.