US Bridges

I 49 NB LN over SH 282 Frog Bayou

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 3.15 MI N SH 282 Rudy RD · Structure no. 0000000000B6281

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,287 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 NB LN over SH 282 Frog Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 NB LN over SH 282 Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,346 by 2028. The structure is 2,287 ft (697.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 49 NB LN
CrossesSH 282 Frog Bayou
Location3.15 MI N SH 282 Rudy RD
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates35.58279, -94.21627
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,287 ft (697.1 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,346 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 NB LN over SH 282 Frog Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 NB LN over SH 282 Frog Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 49 NB LN over SH 282 Frog Bayou carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49 NB LN over SH 282 Frog Bayou?

The structure is 2,287 ft (697.1 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 NB LN over SH 282 Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.