US Bridges

SH 27 over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.55 M N of Norman · Structure no. 0000000000M0642

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,172
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 over Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,172 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,359 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 27
CrossesCreek
Location2.55 M N of Norman
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.49086, -93.68564
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,172 (2018)
Projected traffic2,359 by 2028
Trucks14%
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 27 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Creek carry?

About 2,172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 27 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.