US Bridges

SH 27 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.98 MI NE JCT of SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000002950

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,932
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 27 over Prairie 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location2.98 MI NE JCT of SH 10
RouteState Highway 27
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09619, -93.37391
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 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$711,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 27 over Prairie 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Prairie Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 27 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.