US Bridges

S.H-196SEC.01-1.50 over I 49 Mn Lns

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.50 M E JCT SH 196&US 71 · Structure no. 000000000006509

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H-196SEC.01-1.50 over I 49 Mn Lns is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H-196SEC.01-1.50 over I 49 Mn Lns in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,768 by 2028. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS.H-196SEC.01-1.50
CrossesI 49 Mn Lns
Location1.50 M E JCT SH 196&US 71
RouteState Highway 196
Coordinates33.41271, -94.00524
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,768 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H-196SEC.01-1.50 over I 49 Mn Lns built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H-196SEC.01-1.50 over I 49 Mn Lns 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S.H-196SEC.01-1.50 over I 49 Mn Lns carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S.H-196SEC.01-1.50 over I 49 Mn Lns?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S.H-196SEC.01-1.50 over I 49 Mn Lns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.