US Bridges

SH 27 Sec. 02-7.36 over Dillard Creek Relief

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI NE Mineral Springs · Structure no. 0000000000X0037

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 Sec. 02-7.36 over Dillard Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 Sec. 02-7.36 over Dillard Creek Relief 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27 Sec. 02-7.36
CrossesDillard Creek Relief
Location0.5 MI NE Mineral Springs
RouteState Highway 27
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.88541, -93.90749
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Sec. 02-7.36 over Dillard Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 27 Sec. 02-7.36 over Dillard Creek Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 27 Sec. 02-7.36 over Dillard Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 27 Sec. 02-7.36 over Dillard Creek Relief?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 27 Sec. 02-7.36 over Dillard Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.