US Bridges

Arkansas Boulevard over I 49

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · I 49 & Ar Blvd · Structure no. 000000000006430

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkansas Boulevard over I 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arkansas Boulevard over I 49 in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2011. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArkansas Boulevard
CrossesI 49
LocationI 49 & Ar Blvd
RouteCity Street 1970
Coordinates33.46077, -94.0081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,840 by 2011
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkansas Boulevard over I 49 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkansas Boulevard over I 49 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 Arkansas Boulevard over I 49 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arkansas Boulevard over I 49?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Arkansas Boulevard over I 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.