US Bridges

SH 227 Log 3.81 over Clear Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 3.8MI No JCT US 270 · Structure no. 000000000005801

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 227 Log 3.81 over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 227 Log 3.81 over Clear Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,412 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 227 Log 3.81
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.8MI No JCT US 270
RouteState Highway 227
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.54541, -93.15115
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic8,412 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$361,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 227 Log 3.81 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 227 Log 3.81 over Clear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 227 Log 3.81 over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 227 Log 3.81 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 227 Log 3.81 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.