US Bridges

US 49-02- Lm 1.51 over Fox Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.51 MI SW Clay CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A0418

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-02- Lm 1.51 over Fox Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 49-02- Lm 1.51 over Fox 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,551 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 49-02- Lm 1.51
CrossesFox Creek
Location1.51 MI SW Clay CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates36.22365, -90.33777
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 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 traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,551 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 49-02- Lm 1.51 over Fox Creek built?

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

What condition is US 49-02- Lm 1.51 over Fox 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 49-02- Lm 1.51 over Fox Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49-02- Lm 1.51 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 49-02- Lm 1.51 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.