US Bridges

US 270 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.20 MI W of Garland CO · Structure no. 000000000001900

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 270 over Walnut Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,326 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 270
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Garland CO
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.52347, -93.40874
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,326 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270 over Walnut 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 270 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 270 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns US 270 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.