US Bridges

I-49 over Punkin Hollow RD

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 11.18 MI I-49 · Structure no. 0000000000B7276

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

About this bridge

I-49 over Punkin Hollow RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 over Punkin Hollow RD 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2034. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesI-49
CrossesPunkin Hollow RD
Location11.18 MI I-49
RouteInterstate 0I-49
Coordinates36.41116, -94.26285
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Punkin Hollow RD built?

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

What condition is I-49 over Punkin Hollow RD 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 Punkin Hollow RD carry?

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

How long is I-49 over Punkin Hollow RD?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 over Punkin Hollow RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.