SH 27 SEC.01-7.59 over Saline River
PoorSevier County, Arkansas · 0.04 W of Howard CO · Structure no. 000000000003675
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 377 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 27 SEC.01-7.59 over Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 27 SEC.01-7.59 over Saline River in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2028. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 27 SEC.01-7.59 over Saline River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 27 SEC.01-7.59 over Saline River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 27 SEC.01-7.59 over Saline River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 27 SEC.01-7.59 over Saline River?
The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 27 SEC.01-7.59 over Saline River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.