US Bridges

SH 282-SEC 1 over I-49

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.6 M W JCT HWY 282 & 71 · Structure no. 000000000006235

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 282-SEC 1 over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 282-SEC 1 over I-49 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,587 by 2027. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 282-SEC 1
CrossesI-49
Location0.6 M W JCT HWY 282 & 71
RouteState Highway 282
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53965, -94.23243
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,587 by 2027
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 282-SEC 1 over I-49 built?

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

What condition is SH 282-SEC 1 over I-49 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 282-SEC 1 over I-49 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 282-SEC 1 over I-49?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 282-SEC 1 over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.