US Bridges

HWY 127 over Henderson Creek

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · .45 MI E HWY 23 · Structure no. 0000000000X1676

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 127 over Henderson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 127 over Henderson Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2028. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY 127
CrossesHenderson Creek
Location.45 MI E HWY 23
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates35.99508, -93.69566
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic278 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 HWY 127 over Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 127 over Henderson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 127 over Henderson Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY 127 over Henderson Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns HWY 127 over Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.