US Bridges

CR 453 / Faux Rd. over I-49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .25 MI E of SH 72 · Structure no. 000000000007273

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 453 / Faux Rd. over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 453 / Faux Rd. over I-49 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2034. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 453 / Faux Rd.
CrossesI-49
Location.25 MI E of SH 72
RouteCounty Highway 453
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41867, -94.30142
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 453 / Faux Rd. over I-49 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 453 / Faux Rd. over I-49 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 453 / Faux Rd. over I-49 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 453 / Faux Rd. over I-49?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 453 / Faux Rd. over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.