US Bridges

US Highway 270 over Creek Polk County

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 11.37 MI E of Oklahoma · Structure no. 0000000000M2619

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
980
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 270 over Creek Polk County is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 270 over Creek Polk County in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 270
CrossesCreek Polk County
Location11.37 MI E of Oklahoma
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.66406, -94.26786
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2018)
Projected traffic1,071 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US Highway 270 over Creek Polk County built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 270 over Creek Polk County 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US Highway 270 over Creek Polk County carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 270 over Creek Polk County?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US Highway 270 over Creek Polk County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.