US Bridges

I-49 over CR49/BECKETT RD &tanyard

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 3.66 MI West of US71 · Structure no. 0000000000B7274

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
557 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 over CR49/BECKETT RD &tanyard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 over CR49/BECKETT RD &tanyard 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2034. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-49
CrossesCR49/BECKETT RD &tanyard
Location3.66 MI West of US71
RouteInterstate 49
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41222, -94.28553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length557 ft (169.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over CR49/BECKETT RD &tanyard built?

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

What condition is I-49 over CR49/BECKETT RD &tanyard 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 over CR49/BECKETT RD &tanyard carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-49 over CR49/BECKETT RD &tanyard?

The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 over CR49/BECKETT RD &tanyard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.