US Bridges

Rackley Mtn RD over I 49 SB Lanes

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.24 MI W CO RD · Structure no. 0000000000A6504

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rackley Mtn RD over I 49 SB Lanes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rackley Mtn RD over I 49 SB Lanes in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2007. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRackley Mtn RD
CrossesI 49 SB Lanes
Location0.24 MI W CO RD
RouteCounty Highway 385
Coordinates35.64773, -94.17248
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1987)
Projected traffic81 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rackley Mtn RD over I 49 SB Lanes built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rackley Mtn RD over I 49 SB Lanes 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rackley Mtn RD over I 49 SB Lanes carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rackley Mtn RD over I 49 SB Lanes?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rackley Mtn RD over I 49 SB Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.