US Bridges

SH 27 over Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 5.4 N of SH 28 @ Rover · Structure no. 0000000000M0654

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 27
CrossesCreek
Location5.4 N of SH 28 @ Rover
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates35.01317, -93.37674
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2018)
Projected traffic950 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 27 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 27 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.