US Bridges

US 49-03B- Lm 0.25 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.28 MI SW of Greene CO · Structure no. 000000000003748

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-03B- Lm 0.25 over Thompson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49-03B- Lm 0.25 over Thompson 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,190 by 2027. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 49-03B- Lm 0.25
CrossesThompson Creek
Location2.28 MI SW of Greene CO
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates35.93759, -90.57692
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic19,190 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$932,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49-03B- Lm 0.25 over Thompson Creek built?

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

What condition is US 49-03B- Lm 0.25 over Thompson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 49-03B- Lm 0.25 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49-03B- Lm 0.25 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 49-03B- Lm 0.25 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.