US Bridges

SH 27 over Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.11 M S of Yell CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0074

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 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 1965, so it is 60 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 27
CrossesCreek
Location0.11 M S of Yell CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.74395, -93.49908
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks40%
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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 over 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 Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.