US Bridges

SH 27 over Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 4.27 MI N Jct. SH 8 · Structure no. 0000000000X0350

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,172
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 over Ditch in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,172 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,359 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesDitch
Location4.27 MI N Jct. SH 8
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51171, -93.67782
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,172 (2018)
Projected traffic2,359 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 over Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Ditch carry?

About 2,172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 27 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.