US Bridges

C.R.27A-GRAVES Cha over Trent Creek

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.97 M. So. Jct. S.H. 27 · Structure no. 000000000022580

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.27A-GRAVES Cha over Trent Creek is a steel other carrying C.R.27A-GRAVES Cha over Trent Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC.R.27A-GRAVES Cha
CrossesTrent Creek
Location1.97 M. So. Jct. S.H. 27
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates33.82221, -94.03954
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic391 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C.R.27A-GRAVES Cha over Trent Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.27A-GRAVES Cha over Trent 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does C.R.27A-GRAVES Cha over Trent Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.27A-GRAVES Cha over Trent Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.27A-GRAVES Cha over Trent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.