US Bridges

I-49 Off Ramp SB over I-49 Ramp 3

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.54 Miles North of JCT I · Structure no. 000000000007369

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,363
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Off Ramp SB over I-49 Ramp 3 is a concrete culvert carrying I-49 Off Ramp SB over I-49 Ramp 3 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,363 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2020. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-49 Off Ramp SB
CrossesI-49 Ramp 3
Location0.54 Miles North of JCT I
RouteCity Street 64570
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.36381, -94.17657
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,363 (2011)
Projected traffic1 by 2020
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-49 Off Ramp SB over I-49 Ramp 3 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 Off Ramp SB over I-49 Ramp 3 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-49 Off Ramp SB over I-49 Ramp 3 carry?

About 6,363 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Off Ramp SB over I-49 Ramp 3?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 Off Ramp SB over I-49 Ramp 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.