US Bridges

I-40E/I-49N Ramp over I-40 I-49 Frog Bayou

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · I-40/I-49 @ Frog Bayou · Structure no. 000000000006213

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,049 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40E/I-49N Ramp over I-40 I-49 Frog Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40E/I-49N Ramp over I-40 I-49 Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,573 by 2028. The structure is 3,049 ft (929.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40E/I-49N Ramp
CrossesI-40 I-49 Frog Bayou
LocationI-40/I-49 @ Frog Bayou
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47946, -94.24668
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,049 ft (929.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,573 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40E/I-49N Ramp over I-40 I-49 Frog Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40E/I-49N Ramp over I-40 I-49 Frog Bayou 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-40E/I-49N Ramp over I-40 I-49 Frog Bayou carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40E/I-49N Ramp over I-40 I-49 Frog Bayou?

The structure is 3,049 ft (929.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-40E/I-49N Ramp over I-40 I-49 Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.