US Bridges

SH 27 over Big Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.63 MI N JCT SH 28 Sec 3 · Structure no. 000000000003075

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 27 over Big Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,285 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.63 MI N JCT SH 28 Sec 3
RouteState Highway 27
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.9657, -93.39236
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2018)
Projected traffic2,285 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$365,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Big Creek carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Big Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.