IRR BIA RTE N27 over Three Turkey Creek
FairApache County, Arizona · 4 MI S of Chinle RTE 27 · Structure no. 00000000000N537
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 9999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,281
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N27 over Three Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N27 over Three Turkey Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 9999, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N27 over Three Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 9999.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N27 over Three Turkey 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N27 over Three Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N27 over Three Turkey Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N27 over Three Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.