US Bridges

US 49 Sec 4 SW DR over I-555-SEC 03

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · Jct. US 49 & I-555 · Structure no. 000000000006412

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 Sec 4 SW DR over I-555-SEC 03 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 Sec 4 SW DR over I-555-SEC 03 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,156 by 2028. The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49 Sec 4 SW DR
CrossesI-555-SEC 03
LocationJct. US 49 & I-555
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates35.80867, -90.72049
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,156 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4 SW DR over I-555-SEC 03 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 Sec 4 SW DR over I-555-SEC 03 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 49 Sec 4 SW DR over I-555-SEC 03 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49 Sec 4 SW DR over I-555-SEC 03?

The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 49 Sec 4 SW DR over I-555-SEC 03?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.