US Bridges

Union Cord 27 (l) over Hibank Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI No JCT 32 · Structure no. 000000000023596

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Cord 27 (l) over Hibank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Cord 27 (l) over Hibank Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2007. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Cord 27 (l)
CrossesHibank Creek
Location2.5 MI No JCT 32
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.12196, -92.56418
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (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 Cord 27 (l) over Hibank Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Cord 27 (l) over Hibank 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Union Cord 27 (l) over Hibank Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Cord 27 (l) over Hibank Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union Cord 27 (l) over Hibank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.