US Bridges

US Highway 270 over Mills Branch - Scott Co.

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 8.82 MI E JCT US 71 & 270 · Structure no. 0000000000X0084

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 270 over Mills Branch - Scott Co. is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 270 over Mills Branch - Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS Highway 270
CrossesMills Branch - Scott Co.
Location8.82 MI E JCT US 71 & 270
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.70755, -93.93259
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mills Branch - Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 270 over Mills Branch - Scott Co. 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does US Highway 270 over Mills Branch - Scott Co. carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 270 over Mills Branch - Scott Co.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US Highway 270 over Mills Branch - Scott Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.