US Bridges

SH 27 over Mill Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1.98 M N JCT SH 88 & 27 · Structure no. 000000000003063

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 27 over Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,311 by 2028. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 27
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.98 M N JCT SH 88 & 27
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.67808, -93.52977
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2018)
Projected traffic1,311 by 2028
Trucks27%
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 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.