US Bridges

CR 270-A over I-555-02- Lm 17.59

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · .5 MI E of Payneway · Structure no. 000000000006040

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270-A over I-555-02- Lm 17.59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 270-A over I-555-02- Lm 17.59 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2007. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 270-A
CrossesI-555-02- Lm 17.59
Location.5 MI E of Payneway
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates35.54229, -90.49512
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (1987)
Projected traffic124 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 270-A over I-555-02- Lm 17.59 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270-A over I-555-02- Lm 17.59 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 270-A over I-555-02- Lm 17.59 carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 270-A over I-555-02- Lm 17.59?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270-A over I-555-02- Lm 17.59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.