US Bridges

I 49 Ramp 1 over Mckisic Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.21 Ni W US 71 · Structure no. 000000000007279

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

About this bridge

I 49 Ramp 1 over Mckisic Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 Ramp 1 over Mckisic Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2034. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 Ramp 1
CrossesMckisic Creek
Location0.21 Ni W US 71
RouteInterstate 0I-49
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.4151, -94.226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp 1 over Mckisic Creek built?

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

What condition is I 49 Ramp 1 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 49 Ramp 1 over Mckisic Creek carry?

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

How long is I 49 Ramp 1 over Mckisic Creek?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 Ramp 1 over Mckisic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.