US Bridges

SH 25-06- Lm 13.27 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 13.46 M NE Independence C · Structure no. 000000000002923

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25-06- Lm 13.27 over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 25-06- Lm 13.27 over Cypress Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 72 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25-06- Lm 13.27
CrossesCypress Creek
Location13.46 M NE Independence C
RouteState Highway 25
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.03212, -91.22711
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,499 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$446,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25-06- Lm 13.27 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SH 25-06- Lm 13.27 over Cypress 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 25-06- Lm 13.27 over Cypress Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 25-06- Lm 13.27 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25-06- Lm 13.27 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.