US Bridges

I-49 over CR 37/ Peach Orchard RD

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 91.919 MI I-49 · Structure no. 000000000007277

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 over CR 37/ Peach Orchard RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 over CR 37/ Peach Orchard RD 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2034. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI-49
CrossesCR 37/ Peach Orchard RD
Location91.919 MI I-49
RouteState Highway 0I-49
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41561, -94.22745
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-49 over CR 37/ Peach Orchard RD built?

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

What condition is I-49 over CR 37/ Peach Orchard RD 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 over CR 37/ Peach Orchard RD carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-49 over CR 37/ Peach Orchard RD?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 over CR 37/ Peach Orchard RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.