US Bridges

SH 27 over Spring Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.90 MI NE JCT of SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000002949

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,932
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 27 over Spring Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4,932 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,253 by 2028. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.90 MI NE JCT of SH 10
RouteState Highway 27
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08708, -93.38942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,932 (2018)
Projected traffic6,253 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 over Spring 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 over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,932 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.