US Bridges

Union CR 27 Zone L over Deloutre Bayou

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1 MI NE SH 7 & CR 27 · Structure no. 000000000020852

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 27 Zone L over Deloutre Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 27 Zone L over Deloutre Bayou in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2007. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion CR 27 Zone L
CrossesDeloutre Bayou
Location1 MI NE SH 7 & CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.09958, -92.59189
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2018)
Projected traffic458 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Union CR 27 Zone L over Deloutre Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 27 Zone L over Deloutre Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 27 Zone L over Deloutre Bayou carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 27 Zone L over Deloutre Bayou?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 27 Zone L over Deloutre Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.