US Bridges

CR 27 F Beech RD over Point Ceder Creek

FairPosted for load

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 0.68 S SH 84 · Structure no. 000000000020986

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 F Beech RD over Point Ceder Creek is a steel other carrying CR 27 F Beech RD over Point Ceder Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 27 F Beech RD
CrossesPoint Ceder Creek
Location0.68 S SH 84
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates34.3217, -93.31927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 F Beech RD over Point Ceder Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 F Beech RD over Point Ceder 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 F Beech RD over Point Ceder Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 F Beech RD over Point Ceder Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 F Beech RD over Point Ceder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.