US Bridges

I 49 NB Lns over Rudy Road Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.95 M N of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000B6233

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 NB Lns over Rudy Road Crawford Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 NB Lns over Rudy Road Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,580 by 2028. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 NB Lns
CrossesRudy Road Crawford Co.
Location1.95 M N of JCT I-40
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50432, -94.24098
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 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 length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,580 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49 NB Lns over Rudy Road Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 NB Lns over Rudy Road Crawford Co. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I 49 NB Lns over Rudy Road Crawford Co. carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 49 NB Lns over Rudy Road Crawford Co.?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 NB Lns over Rudy Road Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.