US Bridges

US 49 over Sand Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 3.51 MI SW US 63 · Structure no. 0000000000X1373

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 49 over Sand Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 49
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.51 MI SW US 63
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates35.77808, -90.76195
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49 over Sand Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 49 over Sand Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 49 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 49 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.