US Bridges

US 49-02- Lm 9.53 over Creek

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 7.27 MI NE of JCT SH 412 · Structure no. 0000000000M0064

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49-02- Lm 9.53 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 49-02- Lm 9.53 over 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 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 49-02- Lm 9.53
CrossesCreek
Location7.27 MI NE of JCT SH 412
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13501, -90.42307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 9.53 over Creek built?

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

What condition is US 49-02- Lm 9.53 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 49-02- Lm 9.53 over Creek carry?

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

How long is US 49-02- Lm 9.53 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 49-02- Lm 9.53 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.