US Bridges

US 49-02-LM 16.13 over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 0.67 MI N JCT US 412 · Structure no. 000000000007086

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-02-LM 16.13 over Eight Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49-02-LM 16.13 over Eight Mile Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2026. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 49-02-LM 16.13
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location0.67 MI N JCT US 412
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates36.06628, -90.50137
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic23,300 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 49-02-LM 16.13 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49-02-LM 16.13 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 49-02-LM 16.13 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 49-02-LM 16.13 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 49-02-LM 16.13 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.