US Bridges

SH 32-SEC.02-9.27 over Hemphill Creek

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · 6.5 MI W Ashdown · Structure no. 0000000000X1033

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 32-SEC.02-9.27 over Hemphill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 32-SEC.02-9.27 over Hemphill Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,311 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 32-SEC.02-9.27
CrossesHemphill Creek
Location6.5 MI W Ashdown
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLittle River County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.66415, -94.2424
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,311 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 32-SEC.02-9.27 over Hemphill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 32-SEC.02-9.27 over Hemphill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 32-SEC.02-9.27 over Hemphill Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 32-SEC.02-9.27 over Hemphill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 32-SEC.02-9.27 over Hemphill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.