US Bridges

SH 27 over Robertson Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 4.25 MI Montgomery CO LN · Structure no. 000000000001896

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Robertson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 27 over Robertson Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSH 27
CrossesRobertson Creek
Location4.25 MI Montgomery CO LN
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.79424, -93.48123
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 27 over Robertson Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 over Robertson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Robertson Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Robertson Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Robertson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.