US Bridges

SH 27 N.SEC.1-0.08 over Winters Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Arkansas · 0.08 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000X1002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 N.SEC.1-0.08 over Winters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 N.SEC.1-0.08 over Winters Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27 N.SEC.1-0.08
CrossesWinters Creek
Location0.08 MI E JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 27
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.84323, -94.14323
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,617 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N.SEC.1-0.08 over Winters Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 N.SEC.1-0.08 over Winters 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 2025.

How much traffic does SH 27 N.SEC.1-0.08 over Winters Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 N.SEC.1-0.08 over Winters Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 27 N.SEC.1-0.08 over Winters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.