US Bridges

I-49 Ramp 2 over Mckisic Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.137 MI US 49 Ramp · Structure no. 000000000007280

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
506 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Ramp 2 over Mckisic Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 Ramp 2 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-49 Ramp 2
CrossesMckisic Creek
Location0.137 MI US 49 Ramp
RouteInterstate 0I-49
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41549, -94.22414
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 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 length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2 over Mckisic Creek built?

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

What condition is I-49 Ramp 2 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 2 over Mckisic Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Ramp 2 over Mckisic Creek?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 Ramp 2 over Mckisic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.