US Bridges

SH 27 over Story Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.88 M N JCT SH 27 & 88 · Structure no. 000000000003064

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Story Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 27 over Story Creek in Montgomery 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,311 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 27
CrossesStory Creek
Location2.88 M N JCT SH 27 & 88
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.68924, -93.52127
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2018)
Projected traffic1,311 by 2028
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Story Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 27 over Story 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Story Creek carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Story Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Story Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.