US 49 over ST L Sf & ST L SW Rrs
FairCraighead County, Arkansas · 1.88 MI N US 63 · Structure no. 000000000005452
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 283 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over ST L Sf & ST L SW Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over ST L Sf & ST L SW Rrs 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 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over ST L Sf & ST L SW Rrs built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 over ST L Sf & ST L SW Rrs 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 over ST L Sf & ST L SW Rrs carry?
About 38,160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over ST L Sf & ST L SW Rrs?
The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over ST L Sf & ST L SW Rrs?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.