US Bridges

SH 27- 02 - 9.41 over Sandy Branch

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 3 MI NE JCT SH 355 · Structure no. 000000000005273

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27- 02 - 9.41 over Sandy Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 27- 02 - 9.41 over Sandy Branch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2027. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27- 02 - 9.41
CrossesSandy Branch
Location3 MI NE JCT SH 355
RouteState Highway 27
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.90209, -93.88478
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 27- 02 - 9.41 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27- 02 - 9.41 over Sandy Branch 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 27- 02 - 9.41 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27- 02 - 9.41 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27- 02 - 9.41 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.