SH 27 over Little Chicklah Creek
FairYell County, Arkansas · .25 MI SW of Chickalah · Structure no. 000000000002952
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,882
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 27 over Little Chicklah Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 27 over Little 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 27 over Little Chicklah Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 27 over Little 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 Little Chicklah Creek carry?
About 4,882 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 27 over Little Chicklah Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 27 over Little Chicklah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.