US Bridges

State Highway 27 over Ouachitariver-Montgomery

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S JCT of SH 88 · Structure no. 000000000007264

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 27 over Ouachitariver-Montgomery is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 27 over Ouachitariver-Montgomery in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Highway 27
CrossesOuachitariver-Montgomery
Location2.0 MI S JCT of SH 88
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.62558, -93.54726
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 27 over Ouachitariver-Montgomery built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 27 over Ouachitariver-Montgomery 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does State Highway 27 over Ouachitariver-Montgomery carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 27 over Ouachitariver-Montgomery?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 27 over Ouachitariver-Montgomery?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.