US Bridges

I 49 NB -Crawford over Clear Creek & A&m RR

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI N of JCT 282 · Structure no. 0000000000B6606

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,822 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 NB -Crawford over Clear Creek & A&m RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 NB -Crawford over Clear Creek & A&m RR in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,993 by 2028. The structure is 1,822 ft (555.3 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 -Crawford
CrossesClear Creek & A&m RR
Location3.4 MI N of JCT 282
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.7094, -94.19814
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,822 ft (555.3 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,993 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49 NB -Crawford over Clear Creek & A&m RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 NB -Crawford over Clear Creek & A&m RR 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does I 49 NB -Crawford over Clear Creek & A&m RR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49 NB -Crawford over Clear Creek & A&m RR?

The structure is 1,822 ft (555.3 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 NB -Crawford over Clear Creek & A&m RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.