US Bridges

SH 327 Newton over Shop Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · 5.63 Miles South of the J · Structure no. 000000000006411

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 327 Newton over Shop Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 327 Newton over Shop Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 327 Newton
CrossesShop Creek
Location5.63 Miles South of the J
RouteState Highway 327
Coordinates35.95242, -93.24303
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic490 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 327 Newton over Shop Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 327 Newton over Shop 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 327 Newton over Shop Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 327 Newton over Shop Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 327 Newton over Shop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.