US Highway 270 over Rock Creek
FairScott County, Arkansas · 5.18 MI W Montgomery CO L · Structure no. 000000000003394
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 270 over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying US Highway 270 over Rock Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 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 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 270 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 270 over Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 270 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 270 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.