US Bridges

US 49-03- Lm 5.07 over Maple Slough Ditch Trib

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1/4 M. W of Brookland · Structure no. 000000000006614

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,031
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-03- Lm 5.07 over Maple Slough Ditch Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49-03- Lm 5.07 over Maple Slough Ditch Trib in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 19,031 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,446 by 2028. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49-03- Lm 5.07
CrossesMaple Slough Ditch Trib
Location1/4 M. W of Brookland
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates35.90014, -90.58829
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,031 (2018)
Projected traffic17,446 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49-03- Lm 5.07 over Maple Slough Ditch Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49-03- Lm 5.07 over Maple Slough Ditch Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 49-03- Lm 5.07 over Maple Slough Ditch Trib carry?

About 19,031 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49-03- Lm 5.07 over Maple Slough Ditch Trib?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 49-03- Lm 5.07 over Maple Slough Ditch Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.