US Bridges

SH 27 over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.03 M S of Yell CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M0644

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
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 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 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 27
CrossesCreek
Location2.03 M S of Yell CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.71602, -93.51017
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SH 27 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.