US Bridges

CR 27 (col Glenn R over Br of Mchenry Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3 MI W I-430 · Structure no. 000000000018218

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,184
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 (col Glenn R over Br of Mchenry Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 27 (col Glenn R over Br of Mchenry Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 4,184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27 (col Glenn R
CrossesBr of Mchenry Creek
Location3 MI W I-430
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72446, -92.46177
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,184 (2018)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 (col Glenn R over Br of Mchenry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 (col Glenn R over Br of Mchenry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 (col Glenn R over Br of Mchenry Creek carry?

About 4,184 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 (col Glenn R over Br of Mchenry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 (col Glenn R over Br of Mchenry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.