US Bridges

Fdr 33 over Drain

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1.28 Miles North of US270 · Structure no. 080908000003070

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 33 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying Fdr 33 over Drain 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFdr 33
CrossesDrain
Location1.28 Miles North of US270
RouteFederal Lands Road 33
Coordinates34.69745, -93.78828
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 33 over Drain built?

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

What condition is Fdr 33 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 33 over Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 33 over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Fdr 33 over Drain?

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