US Bridges

SH-149/SEC5/L1.473 over Tupelo Break

Poor

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.473 MI North JCT US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M3953

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-149/SEC5/L1.473 over Tupelo Break is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-149/SEC5/L1.473 over Tupelo Break in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-149/SEC5/L1.473
CrossesTupelo Break
Location1.473 MI North JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 149
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29203, -90.46859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic865 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH-149/SEC5/L1.473 over Tupelo Break built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-149/SEC5/L1.473 over Tupelo Break in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH-149/SEC5/L1.473 over Tupelo Break carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH-149/SEC5/L1.473 over Tupelo Break?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-149/SEC5/L1.473 over Tupelo Break?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.