US Bridges

US 49-02- Lm 7.13 over Locust Creek

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 9.63 NE JCT US 412 · Structure no. 000000000003085

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-02- Lm 7.13 over Locust Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 49-02- Lm 7.13 over Locust Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 49-02- Lm 7.13
CrossesLocust Creek
Location9.63 NE JCT US 412
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.16371, -90.40026
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$681,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49-02- Lm 7.13 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49-02- Lm 7.13 over Locust Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 49-02- Lm 7.13 over Locust Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 49-02- Lm 7.13 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 49-02- Lm 7.13 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.