US Bridges

SH 27 over Smiley Bayou

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 0.28 MI W SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000006726

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Smiley Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 27 over Smiley Bayou in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,696 by 2028. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27
CrossesSmiley Bayou
Location0.28 MI W SH 7
RouteState Highway 27
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.21889, -93.16947
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic7,696 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 27 over Smiley Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 over Smiley Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 27 over Smiley Bayou carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Smiley Bayou?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 over Smiley Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.