US 270 over Twin Creek
FairMontgomery County, Arkansas · 7.05 M E Mt.Ida · Structure no. 000000000006185
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 270 over Twin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 over Twin 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 270 over Twin Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 270 over Twin 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 Twin Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 270 over Twin Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 270 over Twin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.