US Bridges

Owley RD over Williams Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1.5 M E JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000022299

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owley RD over Williams Creek is a concrete slab carrying Owley RD over Williams Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOwley RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location1.5 M E JCT SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates34.51361, -93.65264
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2018)
Projected traffic232 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owley RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owley RD over Williams 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 Williams Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Owley RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Owley RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.