US Bridges

99 over Drain

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.1 Miles East of NFSR 73 · Structure no. 080902000003087

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

99 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying 99 over Drain in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Carries99
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 Miles East of NFSR 73
RouteFederal Lands Road 99
Coordinates34.35396, -93.87622
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 99 over Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 99 over Drain 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 99 over Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is 99 over Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns 99 over Drain?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.