US 270 over S. Fork Ouachita River
GoodMontgomery County, Arkansas · 0.2 Miles E of JCT 27 · Structure no. 000000000006448
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 373 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 270 over S. Fork Ouachita River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 270 over S. Fork Ouachita River in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2038. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 270 over S. Fork Ouachita River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 270 over S. Fork Ouachita River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 270 over S. Fork Ouachita River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 270 over S. Fork Ouachita River?
The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 270 over S. Fork Ouachita River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.