US Bridges

SH 27 SEC.02-11.02 over Coleman Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI SW JCT SH 24 · Structure no. 000000000005274

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 SEC.02-11.02 over Coleman Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 27 SEC.02-11.02 over Coleman Creek 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,442 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 27 SEC.02-11.02
CrossesColeman Creek
Location2.5 MI SW JCT SH 24
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates33.91683, -93.86454
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic8,442 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SEC.02-11.02 over Coleman Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 27 SEC.02-11.02 over Coleman 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 27 SEC.02-11.02 over Coleman Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 SEC.02-11.02 over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 SEC.02-11.02 over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.