US Bridges

Owley RD over Crump Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .64 M E JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000015489

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owley RD over Crump Creek is a concrete slab carrying Owley RD over Crump Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOwley RD
CrossesCrump Creek
Location.64 M E JCT SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates34.51556, -93.66541
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic232 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owley RD over Crump Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owley RD over Crump 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Owley RD over Crump Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Owley RD over Crump Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Owley RD over Crump Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.