US Bridges

US 49B-02-LM 0.93 over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 0.93 MI 3 JCT 49 & 49B · Structure no. 000000000006772

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49B-02-LM 0.93 over Eight Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49B-02-LM 0.93 over Eight Mile Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,834 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 49B-02-LM 0.93
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location0.93 MI 3 JCT 49 & 49B
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates36.06768, -90.49066
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic8,834 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49B-02-LM 0.93 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49B-02-LM 0.93 over Eight Mile 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 49B-02-LM 0.93 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49B-02-LM 0.93 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 49B-02-LM 0.93 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.