US Bridges

I-49 SB on Ramp over Hurricane Creek

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · JCT I-49 & CO RD 28 · Structure no. 000000000006285

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 SB on Ramp over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 SB on Ramp over Hurricane Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2034. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI-49 SB on Ramp
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationJCT I-49 & CO RD 28
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates35.61201, -94.1931
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2011)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-49 SB on Ramp over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 SB on Ramp over Hurricane 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-49 SB on Ramp over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 SB on Ramp over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 SB on Ramp over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.