US Bridges

Oak Street over I-49

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Benton County, Arkansas · 0.49MI S. of 71B · Structure no. 000000000024299

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Street over I-49 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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, projected to reach 6,600 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Street
CrossesI-49
Location0.49MI S. of 71B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.32793, -94.18493
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oak Street over I-49 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over I-49 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Street over I-49 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Oak Street over I-49?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over I-49?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.