US Bridges

SH 27 Searcy over Ditch

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 2.1 M NE of SH 333 · Structure no. 0000000000M0672

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 Searcy over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 27 Searcy over Ditch in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27 Searcy
CrossesDitch
Location2.1 M NE of SH 333
RouteState Highway 27
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89183, -92.65966
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2018)
Projected traffic377 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Searcy over Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 Searcy over Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 Searcy over Ditch carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 Searcy over Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 Searcy over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.