US Bridges

SH 27 Sec. 05-3.44 over Creek

Good

Pike County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI NE Murfreesboro · Structure no. 0000000000X1008

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 Sec. 05-3.44 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 Sec. 05-3.44 over Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,508 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27 Sec. 05-3.44
CrossesCreek
Location3.4 MI NE Murfreesboro
RouteState Highway 27
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.0984, -93.65851
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,508 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. 05-3.44 over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 Sec. 05-3.44 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 27 Sec. 05-3.44 over Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 Sec. 05-3.44 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 27 Sec. 05-3.44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.