US Bridges

SH 27 - 05 - 7.32 over E Fork Prairie Creek

Good

Pike County, Arkansas · 7.3 M NE of Murfreesboro · Structure no. 000000000006653

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 - 05 - 7.32 over E Fork Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 27 - 05 - 7.32 over E Fork Prairie Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,508 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSH 27 - 05 - 7.32
CrossesE Fork Prairie Creek
Location7.3 M NE of Murfreesboro
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.1464, -93.63303
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,508 by 2028
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 - 05 - 7.32 over E Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 - 05 - 7.32 over E Fork Prairie 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 - 05 - 7.32 over E Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 - 05 - 7.32 over E Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 - 05 - 7.32 over E Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.