US Bridges

SH 27B SEC.02-2.06 over Mine Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · .61 MI SE JCT Main ST · Structure no. 000000000005526

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
245 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27B SEC.02-2.06 over Mine Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 27B SEC.02-2.06 over Mine Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,688 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27B SEC.02-2.06
CrossesMine Creek
Location.61 MI SE JCT Main ST
RouteState Highway 27
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.9327, -93.83734
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,688 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 27B SEC.02-2.06 over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27B SEC.02-2.06 over Mine 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 27B SEC.02-2.06 over Mine Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27B SEC.02-2.06 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27B SEC.02-2.06 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.