US Bridges

CR 27/GREGORY Chpl over I-49 - Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W JCT CR27 & SH282 · Structure no. 000000000006236

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27/GREGORY Chpl over I-49 - Crawford Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 27/GREGORY Chpl over I-49 - Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2007. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27/GREGORY Chpl
CrossesI-49 - Crawford Co.
Location0.2 MI W JCT CR27 & SH282
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.56504, -94.22438
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (1987)
Projected traffic118 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27/GREGORY Chpl over I-49 - Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27/GREGORY Chpl over I-49 - Crawford Co. 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does CR 27/GREGORY Chpl over I-49 - Crawford Co. carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 27/GREGORY Chpl over I-49 - Crawford Co.?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27/GREGORY Chpl over I-49 - Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.