US Bridges

SH 27 Searcy over Forest Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 4 Miles NE of JCT of SH 3 · Structure no. 0000000000M0673

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

About this bridge

SH 27 Searcy over Forest Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 27 Searcy over Forest Creek 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 38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesForest Creek
Location4 Miles NE of JCT of SH 3
RouteState Highway 27
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90022, -92.63329
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 Searcy over Forest Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 27 Searcy over Forest 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 Searcy over Forest Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 27 Searcy over Forest Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 Searcy over Forest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.