US Bridges

County Road 27-F over James Fork Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI E SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000004509

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27-F over James Fork Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27-F over James Fork Seb. Co. in Sebastian 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2007. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27-F
CrossesJames Fork Seb. Co.
Location0.7 MI E SH 45
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11847, -94.355
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic43 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 27-F over James Fork Seb. Co. built?

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

What condition is County Road 27-F over James Fork Seb. Co. 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does County Road 27-F over James Fork Seb. Co. carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27-F over James Fork Seb. Co.?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27-F over James Fork Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.