US Bridges

I-49 Crawford Co. over SH282 & Hurricane Crk

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · JCT I-49 & SH282/DOLLARD · Structure no. 0000000000A6284

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
798 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Crawford Co. over SH282 & Hurricane Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 Crawford Co. over SH282 & Hurricane Crk 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,346 by 2028. The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-49 Crawford Co.
CrossesSH282 & Hurricane Crk
LocationJCT I-49 & SH282/DOLLARD
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates35.61098, -94.19218
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length798 ft (243.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic10,346 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Crawford Co. over SH282 & Hurricane Crk built?

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

What condition is I-49 Crawford Co. over SH282 & Hurricane Crk 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does I-49 Crawford Co. over SH282 & Hurricane Crk carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Crawford Co. over SH282 & Hurricane Crk?

The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 Crawford Co. over SH282 & Hurricane Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.