US Bridges

US 49 Sec. 3 Lm 12 over Matthews RD & Bx Clvt

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.78 MI N US 63 · Structure no. 000000000005451

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 Sec. 3 Lm 12 over Matthews RD & Bx Clvt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 Sec. 3 Lm 12 over Matthews RD & Bx Clvt in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 38,160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,300 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 49 Sec. 3 Lm 12
CrossesMatthews RD & Bx Clvt
Location1.78 MI N US 63
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.83352, -90.66822
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,160 (2018)
Projected traffic54,300 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 49 Sec. 3 Lm 12 over Matthews RD & Bx Clvt built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 Sec. 3 Lm 12 over Matthews RD & Bx Clvt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 49 Sec. 3 Lm 12 over Matthews RD & Bx Clvt carry?

About 38,160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 49 Sec. 3 Lm 12 over Matthews RD & Bx Clvt?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 49 Sec. 3 Lm 12 over Matthews RD & Bx Clvt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.