US Bridges

US 270-7 Log 0.74 over Branch Tigre Ck

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 0.74 MI E Garlan CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000X0533

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270-7 Log 0.74 over Branch Tigre Ck is a concrete culvert carrying US 270-7 Log 0.74 over Branch Tigre Ck in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,207 by 2027. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270-7 Log 0.74
CrossesBranch Tigre Ck
Location0.74 MI E Garlan CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46259, -92.90205
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,207 by 2027
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 270-7 Log 0.74 over Branch Tigre Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 270-7 Log 0.74 over Branch Tigre Ck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 270-7 Log 0.74 over Branch Tigre Ck carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 270-7 Log 0.74 over Branch Tigre Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 270-7 Log 0.74 over Branch Tigre Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.