US Bridges

CR 270 Madison Co. over Kings River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N JCT US 412 · Structure no. 000000000022944

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270 Madison Co. over Kings River is a steel other carrying CR 270 Madison Co. over Kings River in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2007. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270 Madison Co.
CrossesKings River
Location0.2 MI N JCT US 412
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.14332, -93.59356
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 270 Madison Co. over Kings River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270 Madison Co. over Kings River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 270 Madison Co. over Kings River carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 270 Madison Co. over Kings River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270 Madison Co. over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.