US Bridges

SH 27 over S.F. Fourche LA Fave Riv

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · .10 MI S JCT SH 314 · Structure no. 000000000001897

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over S.F. Fourche LA Fave Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 27 over S.F. Fourche LA Fave Riv in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 89 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 5 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 469 by 2028. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesS.F. Fourche LA Fave Riv
Location.10 MI S JCT SH 314
RouteState Highway 27
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.84884, -93.40765
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic469 by 2028
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 S.F. Fourche LA Fave Riv built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 27 over S.F. Fourche LA Fave Riv 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 S.F. Fourche LA Fave Riv carry?

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

How long is SH 27 over S.F. Fourche LA Fave Riv?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over S.F. Fourche LA Fave Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.