US Bridges

Ramp N-E I 49 over SH 151 Ramp E-1

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI S of US71 & SH245 · Structure no. 000000000006680

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
388 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp N-E I 49 over SH 151 Ramp E-1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp N-E I 49 over SH 151 Ramp E-1 in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2038. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRamp N-E I 49
CrossesSH 151 Ramp E-1
Location0.3 MI S of US71 & SH245
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates33.38894, -94.01646
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2038
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp N-E I 49 over SH 151 Ramp E-1 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp N-E I 49 over SH 151 Ramp E-1 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp N-E I 49 over SH 151 Ramp E-1 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Ramp N-E I 49 over SH 151 Ramp E-1?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp N-E I 49 over SH 151 Ramp E-1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.