US Bridges

C.R. 49 - E- 3.32 over Bridge Creek

FairPosted for load

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 3.2 E JCT S H 195 · Structure no. 000000000021491

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 49 - E- 3.32 over Bridge Creek is a steel other carrying C.R. 49 - E- 3.32 over Bridge Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2007. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 49 - E- 3.32
CrossesBridge Creek
Location3.2 E JCT S H 195
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.62684, -93.75916
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C.R. 49 - E- 3.32 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 49 - E- 3.32 over Bridge 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 49 - E- 3.32 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 49 - E- 3.32 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 49 - E- 3.32 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.