US Bridges

US 49-02- Lm 20.39 over Village Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 3.61 M N of Craighead CO · Structure no. 000000000006501

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-02- Lm 20.39 over Village Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49-02- Lm 20.39 over Village Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,400 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 49-02- Lm 20.39
CrossesVillage Creek
Location3.61 M N of Craighead CO
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates36.01097, -90.53112
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,400 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 49-02- Lm 20.39 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49-02- Lm 20.39 over Village Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 49-02- Lm 20.39 over Village Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 49-02- Lm 20.39 over Village Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 49-02- Lm 20.39 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.