US Bridges

Maple Shade Road over I-49-CRAWFORD Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · By Rudy Road & Church · Structure no. 000000000006232

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,111
1985 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Shade Road over I-49-CRAWFORD Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Shade Road over I-49-CRAWFORD Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2005. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Shade Road
CrossesI-49-CRAWFORD Co.
LocationBy Rudy Road & Church
RouteCity Street 35840
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49978, -94.24268
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,111 (1985)
Projected traffic129 by 2005
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Maple Shade Road over I-49-CRAWFORD Co. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Shade Road over I-49-CRAWFORD Co. 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Maple Shade Road over I-49-CRAWFORD Co. carry?

About 2,111 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maple Shade Road over I-49-CRAWFORD Co.?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Shade Road over I-49-CRAWFORD Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.