US Bridges

US 270 over Rogers Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.67 M E of Mt. Ida · Structure no. 000000000006183

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 270 over Rogers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 over Rogers Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 270
CrossesRogers Creek
Location2.67 M E of Mt. Ida
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.53985, -93.595
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 270 over Rogers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does US 270 over Rogers Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 270 over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 270 over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.