US Bridges

Kirkland RD 27 C over Culotcher Bay

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 0.6 M W CO RD 27 &302 · Structure no. 000000000004626

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
310 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkland RD 27 C over Culotcher Bay is a concrete channel beam carrying Kirkland RD 27 C over Culotcher Bay in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2007. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKirkland RD 27 C
CrossesCulotcher Bay
Location0.6 M W CO RD 27 &302
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates34.97838, -91.37804
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic67 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkland RD 27 C over Culotcher Bay built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkland RD 27 C over Culotcher Bay 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kirkland RD 27 C over Culotcher Bay carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kirkland RD 27 C over Culotcher Bay?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkland RD 27 C over Culotcher Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.