US Bridges

SH 275 S-1 Lm 0.60 over S Frk Frank Lapere Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 5.4 M S Jct. 275 & 129 · Structure no. 0000000000X1414

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 275 S-1 Lm 0.60 over S Frk Frank Lapere Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 275 S-1 Lm 0.60 over S Frk Frank Lapere Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 275 S-1 Lm 0.60
CrossesS Frk Frank Lapere Creek
Location5.4 M S Jct. 275 & 129
RouteState Highway 275
Coordinates33.01861, -92.34768
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 275 S-1 Lm 0.60 over S Frk Frank Lapere Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 275 S-1 Lm 0.60 over S Frk Frank Lapere 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 275 S-1 Lm 0.60 over S Frk Frank Lapere Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 275 S-1 Lm 0.60 over S Frk Frank Lapere Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 275 S-1 Lm 0.60 over S Frk Frank Lapere Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.