US Bridges

I 49 (lt Frt Rd) over Blossom Way/Osage Crk

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 4.97 MI N of SH 264 · Structure no. 000000000005962

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 (lt Frt Rd) over Blossom Way/Osage Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 (lt Frt Rd) over Blossom Way/Osage Crk in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2028. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 (lt Frt Rd)
CrossesBlossom Way/Osage Crk
Location4.97 MI N of SH 264
RouteCity Street 49
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.31514, -94.18634
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49 (lt Frt Rd) over Blossom Way/Osage Crk built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I 49 (lt Frt Rd) over Blossom Way/Osage Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 49 (lt Frt Rd) over Blossom Way/Osage Crk carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 49 (lt Frt Rd) over Blossom Way/Osage Crk?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 (lt Frt Rd) over Blossom Way/Osage Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.