US Bridges

US 49-01- Lm 11.21 over Payne Creek

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI East of Rector · Structure no. 000000000006327

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-01- Lm 11.21 over Payne Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 49-01- Lm 11.21 over Payne Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,824 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 49-01- Lm 11.21
CrossesPayne Creek
Location1.75 MI East of Rector
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates36.25916, -90.25216
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,824 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49-01- Lm 11.21 over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49-01- Lm 11.21 over Payne Creek 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 US 49-01- Lm 11.21 over Payne Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 49-01- Lm 11.21 over Payne Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 49-01- Lm 11.21 over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.