US Bridges

US 49-01- Lm 14.45 over Post Oak Creek

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 1.11 MI NE Greene CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006329

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-01- Lm 14.45 over Post Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 49-01- Lm 14.45 over Post Oak 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 49-01- Lm 14.45
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location1.11 MI NE Greene CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25072, -90.30576
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 alignment9: Superior 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 traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49-01- Lm 14.45 over Post Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is US 49-01- Lm 14.45 over Post Oak 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 14.45 over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49-01- Lm 14.45 over Post Oak 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 14.45 over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.