US Bridges

I-49 NB Off Ramp over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · JCT I-49 & Dollard RD · Structure no. 000000000006286

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 NB Off Ramp over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 NB Off 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2034. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-49 NB Off Ramp
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationJCT I-49 & Dollard RD
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.61031, -94.19109
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (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 NB Off Ramp over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is I-49 NB Off Ramp over Hurricane Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-49 NB Off Ramp over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 NB Off Ramp over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 NB Off Ramp over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.