US Bridges

Ar 49 over Johnson Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 3.03MI N JCT US 412 · Structure no. 0000000000X1615

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar 49 over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar 49 over Johnson Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAr 49
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location3.03MI N JCT US 412
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates36.08888, -90.47701
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ar 49 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 49 over Johnson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ar 49 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ar 49 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Ar 49 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.