49 over 71 B
GoodBenton County, Arkansas · 49 and 71 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000007281
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 296 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
49 over 71 B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49 over 71 B 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2039. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49 over 71 B built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is 49 over 71 B 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 49 over 71 B carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is 49 over 71 B?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 296 ft (90.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns 49 over 71 B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.