US Bridges

US 49-03B- Lm 3.51 over Whitten Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.4MI S of Brookland · Structure no. 000000000003746

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-03B- Lm 3.51 over Whitten Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 49-03B- Lm 3.51 over Whitten Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,563 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 49-03B- Lm 3.51
CrossesWhitten Creek
Location0.4MI S of Brookland
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89266, -90.58742
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,563 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49-03B- Lm 3.51 over Whitten Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49-03B- Lm 3.51 over Whitten Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does US 49-03B- Lm 3.51 over Whitten Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49-03B- Lm 3.51 over Whitten Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 49-03B- Lm 3.51 over Whitten Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.