US Bridges

SH 27 SEC.05-12.45 over Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 2.0 M S of Kirby · Structure no. 0000000000M0641

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 SEC.05-12.45 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 SEC.05-12.45 over Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,508 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesSH 27 SEC.05-12.45
CrossesCreek
Location2.0 M S of Kirby
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.21611, -93.647
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2014)
Projected traffic2,508 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 SEC.05-12.45 over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 SEC.05-12.45 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 SEC.05-12.45 over Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 SEC.05-12.45 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 27 SEC.05-12.45 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.