US Bridges

SH 273 S-1 Lm 5.76 over West Fk Freeo Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 5.76 MI E JCT SH9 · Structure no. 000000000006147

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 273 S-1 Lm 5.76 over West Fk Freeo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 273 S-1 Lm 5.76 over West Fk Freeo Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 273 S-1 Lm 5.76
CrossesWest Fk Freeo Creek
Location5.76 MI E JCT SH9
RouteState Highway 273
Coordinates33.84528, -92.5915
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic484 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SH 273 S-1 Lm 5.76 over West Fk Freeo Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 273 S-1 Lm 5.76 over West Fk Freeo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 273 S-1 Lm 5.76 over West Fk Freeo Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 273 S-1 Lm 5.76 over West Fk Freeo Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 273 S-1 Lm 5.76 over West Fk Freeo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.