US Bridges

SH 27 over Big Chicklah Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · .50 MI W JCT of SH 307 · Structure no. 000000000002951

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
252 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,882
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Big Chicklah Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 27 over Big Chicklah 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 4,882 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,171 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 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
CrossesBig Chicklah Creek
Location.50 MI W JCT of SH 307
RouteState Highway 27
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15987, -93.29309
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 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 traffic4,882 (2018)
Projected traffic5,171 by 2028
Trucks1%
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Big Chicklah Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 27 over Big Chicklah 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Big Chicklah Creek carry?

About 4,882 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Big Chicklah Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Big Chicklah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.