US Bridges

CR 27 Shaw Bridge over Saline River

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 1.8 M W of JCT SH 35 · Structure no. 000000000021900

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 Shaw Bridge over Saline River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 27 Shaw Bridge over Saline River in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2021. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27 Shaw Bridge
CrossesSaline River
Location1.8 M W of JCT SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49881, -92.57197
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2018)
Projected traffic412 by 2021
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 Shaw Bridge over Saline River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 Shaw Bridge over Saline River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 27 Shaw Bridge over Saline River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 Shaw Bridge over Saline River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 Shaw Bridge over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.