US Bridges

C.R. 7 Zone I-7.27 over Mill Creek

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI E of Falcon · Structure no. 000000000023483

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 7 Zone I-7.27 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C.R. 7 Zone I-7.27 over Mill Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC.R. 7 Zone I-7.27
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.75 MI E of Falcon
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates33.46761, -93.38262
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 7 Zone I-7.27 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 7 Zone I-7.27 over Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 7 Zone I-7.27 over Mill Creek carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 7 Zone I-7.27 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns C.R. 7 Zone I-7.27 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.