US Bridges

CR 271 Searcy over Bear Creek

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · .01 Mile West of Ar 27 So · Structure no. 000000000004506

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 271 Searcy over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 271 Searcy over Bear Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCR 271 Searcy
CrossesBear Creek
Location.01 Mile West of Ar 27 So
RouteCounty Highway 271
Coordinates35.83291, -92.7686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 271 Searcy over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 271 Searcy over Bear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 271 Searcy over Bear Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 271 Searcy over Bear Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 271 Searcy over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.