US Bridges

SH 27 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .53 MI S of Yell CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003307

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 27 over Muddy Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.53 MI S of Yell CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.73669, -93.50217
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 over Muddy 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 Muddy Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.