HWY 27 Side Drain over Creek
PoorPosted for loadYell County, Arkansas · 3.73 M N of Mont. CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1151
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 27 Side Drain over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 27 Side Drain over Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 27 Side Drain over Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 27 Side Drain over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 27 Side Drain over Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is HWY 27 Side Drain over Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 27 Side Drain over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.