US 270 E.B. over I-30 Log 97.98
PoorHot Spring County, Arkansas · JCT HWY 270 & I30 · Structure no. 0000000000B3426
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 427 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 270 E.B. over I-30 Log 97.98 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 E.B. over I-30 Log 97.98 in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,703 by 2028. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 270 E.B. over I-30 Log 97.98 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 270 E.B. over I-30 Log 97.98 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 270 E.B. over I-30 Log 97.98 carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 270 E.B. over I-30 Log 97.98?
The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 270 E.B. over I-30 Log 97.98?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.