US Bridges

I 49 Off Ramp #3 over E.Fork of Kelly Bayou

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.6 Mi. S. of Doddridge · Structure no. 000000000006719

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,962
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 Off Ramp #3 over E.Fork of Kelly Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 Off Ramp #3 over E.Fork of Kelly Bayou in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,962 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,149 by 2028. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 49 Off Ramp #3
CrossesE.Fork of Kelly Bayou
Location0.6 Mi. S. of Doddridge
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates33.08162, -93.89988
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,962 (2011)
Projected traffic5,149 by 2028
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49 Off Ramp #3 over E.Fork of Kelly Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 Off Ramp #3 over E.Fork of Kelly Bayou 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 I 49 Off Ramp #3 over E.Fork of Kelly Bayou carry?

About 2,962 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 49 Off Ramp #3 over E.Fork of Kelly Bayou?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 Off Ramp #3 over E.Fork of Kelly Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.