US Bridges

Fdr 177 over Drain

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 6.2 MI E of HWY 27 · Structure no. 080910000001039

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 177 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Fdr 177 over Drain in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFdr 177
CrossesDrain
Location6.2 MI E of HWY 27
RouteFederal Lands Road 177
Coordinates34.48357, -93.59195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Fdr 177 over Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 177 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 177 over Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 177 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Fdr 177 over Drain?

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