US Bridges

Fdr 177 over Montgomery Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E of HWY 27 · Structure no. 080910000003141

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 177 over Montgomery Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 177 over Montgomery Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 177
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location2.2 MI E of HWY 27
RouteFederal Lands Road 177
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47939, -93.65175
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 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 Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 177 over Montgomery 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 177 over Montgomery Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 177 over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 177 over Montgomery Creek?

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