US Highway 270 over Mill Creek
FairScott County, Arkansas · 2.44 MI NW Montgomery CO · Structure no. 000000000001754
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,017
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 270 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 270 over Mill Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 270 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 270 over Mill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 270 over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,017 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 270 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 270 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.