US Bridges

US 270 Log 4.00 over UPRR

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .3 MI NW US 67 · Structure no. 000000000006981

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,326
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270 Log 4.00 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 Log 4.00 over UPRR in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,326 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2038. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 270 Log 4.00
CrossesUPRR
Location.3 MI NW US 67
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.36954, -92.76666
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,326 (2018)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 270 Log 4.00 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270 Log 4.00 over 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 270 Log 4.00 over UPRR carry?

About 4,326 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 270 Log 4.00 over UPRR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 270 Log 4.00 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.