US Bridges

CR 427-J Wandering over Glazy Peau Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · Jct. Glazy Peau Rd. · Structure no. 000000000020062

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 427-J Wandering over Glazy Peau Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 427-J Wandering over Glazy Peau Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2004. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 427-J Wandering
CrossesGlazy Peau Creek
LocationJct. Glazy Peau Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 427
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60509, -93.11296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 427-J Wandering over Glazy Peau Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 427-J Wandering over Glazy Peau 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 427-J Wandering over Glazy Peau Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 427-J Wandering over Glazy Peau Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 427-J Wandering over Glazy Peau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.