US Bridges

274 over Two Bayou Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.55 MI E JCT US 278 · Structure no. 0000000000X1600

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

274 over Two Bayou Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 274 over Two Bayou Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries274
CrossesTwo Bayou Creek
Location1.55 MI E JCT US 278
RouteState Highway 274
Coordinates33.61606, -92.73296
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 274 over Two Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 274 over Two Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 274 over Two Bayou Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 274 over Two Bayou Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 274 over Two Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.