US Bridges

State Highway 282 over Interstate 49

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 6 MI S of Mountainburg · Structure no. 000000000006282

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
921 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 282 over Interstate 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 282 over Interstate 49 in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2028. The structure is 921 ft (280.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Highway 282
CrossesInterstate 49
Location6 MI S of Mountainburg
RouteState Highway 282
Coordinates35.57274, -94.21996
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans7 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length921 ft (280.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic233 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Highway 282 over Interstate 49 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 282 over Interstate 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 282 over Interstate 49 carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 282 over Interstate 49?

The structure is 921 ft (280.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 282 over Interstate 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.