US Bridges

SH 227-1 Log 5.93 over Glazypeau Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 5.93 MI No of SH 270 · Structure no. 000000000005435

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 227-1 Log 5.93 over Glazypeau Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 227-1 Log 5.93 over Glazypeau Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2038. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSH 227-1 Log 5.93
CrossesGlazypeau Creek
Location5.93 MI No of SH 270
RouteState Highway 227
Coordinates34.57171, -93.15902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 227-1 Log 5.93 over Glazypeau Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 227-1 Log 5.93 over Glazypeau Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 227-1 Log 5.93 over Glazypeau Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 227-1 Log 5.93 over Glazypeau Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 227-1 Log 5.93 over Glazypeau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.