US Highway 270 over Alexander Creek
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Arkansas · 1.58 MI E of Y City · Structure no. 000000000003388
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 270 over Alexander Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 270 over Alexander Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 97 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 270 over Alexander Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US Highway 270 over Alexander Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does US Highway 270 over Alexander Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 270 over Alexander Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 270 over Alexander Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.