SH 27 over Fourche River Relief
FairYell County, Arkansas · 1.50 M S of Rover · Structure no. 000000000003361
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 27 over Fourche River Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 27 over Fourche River Relief 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 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 27 over Fourche River Relief built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 27 over Fourche River Relief 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 27 over Fourche River Relief carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 27 over Fourche River Relief?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 27 over Fourche River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.