US Bridges

Miller Church RD over I-49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.882 MI on Miller Church · Structure no. 000000000007275

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Church RD over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Church 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2037. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiller Church RD
CrossesI-49
Location0.882 MI on Miller Church
RouteCounty Highway 49A
Coordinates36.41186, -94.27862
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2017)
Projected traffic410 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Church RD over I-49 built?

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

What condition is Miller Church 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Church RD over I-49 carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miller Church RD over I-49?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Church RD over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.