US Bridges

Sddr Drvwy Off 270 over Gap Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1.6 W of Garland CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1338

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sddr Drvwy Off 270 over Gap Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sddr Drvwy Off 270 over Gap Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

CarriesSddr Drvwy Off 270
CrossesGap Creek
Location1.6 W of Garland CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.52971, -93.43213
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sddr Drvwy Off 270 over Gap Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sddr Drvwy Off 270 over Gap 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sddr Drvwy Off 270 over Gap Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sddr Drvwy Off 270 over Gap Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sddr Drvwy Off 270 over Gap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.