US Bridges

SH 27 over Brogan Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 15.6 M NE Montgomery Col · Structure no. 0000000000M0649

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 over Brogan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 over Brogan 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 27
CrossesBrogan Creek
Location15.6 M NE Montgomery Col
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.90774, -93.40177
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic914 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Brogan Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 27 over Brogan 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 Brogan Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 over Brogan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 27 over Brogan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.