SH 27 Searcy over Watts Creek
GoodSearcy County, Arkansas · 7.8 Miles SW of the JCT O · Structure no. 000000000005367
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 27 Searcy over Watts Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 27 Searcy over Watts Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 27 Searcy over Watts Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 27 Searcy over Watts 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 SH 27 Searcy over Watts Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 27 Searcy over Watts Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 27 Searcy over Watts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.