US Bridges

US 49-02- Lm 22.38 over Rooker Creek

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.62 MI No Craighead CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0061

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-02- Lm 22.38 over Rooker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 49-02- Lm 22.38 over Rooker Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 86 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 49-02- Lm 22.38
CrossesRooker Creek
Location1.62 MI No Craighead CO
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates35.98368, -90.54284
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic23,300 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 22.38 over Rooker Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 49-02- Lm 22.38 over Rooker 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 49-02- Lm 22.38 over Rooker Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49-02- Lm 22.38 over Rooker Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 49-02- Lm 22.38 over Rooker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.