US Bridges

I-49 over Mckisic Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 91.743 MI I-49 · Structure no. 000000000007278

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
495 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 over Mckisic Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 over Mckisic Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2040. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-49
CrossesMckisic Creek
Location91.743 MI I-49
RouteInterstate 0I-49
Coordinates36.415, -94.22431
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2021)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-49 over Mckisic Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 over Mckisic Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-49 over Mckisic Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-49 over Mckisic Creek?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 over Mckisic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.