US Bridges

Union CR 27 Z-L over Hibank Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1 MI So. Jct. Co. Rd. 73 · Structure no. 000000000022376

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,635
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 27 Z-L over Hibank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 27 Z-L over Hibank Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUnion CR 27 Z-L
CrossesHibank Creek
Location1 MI So. Jct. Co. Rd. 73
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates33.12305, -92.56472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2018)
Projected traffic458 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Union CR 27 Z-L over Hibank Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 27 Z-L over Hibank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR 27 Z-L over Hibank Creek carry?

About 1,635 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 27 Z-L over Hibank Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 27 Z-L over Hibank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.