US Bridges

C.R. 197- F- 0.02 over I 49 N.B.& S.B. Lanes

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 2 Mi. S.Of Sulphur River · Structure no. 000000000006721

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 197- F- 0.02 over I 49 N.B.& S.B. Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 197- F- 0.02 over I 49 N.B.& S.B. Lanes 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2023. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 197- F- 0.02
CrossesI 49 N.B.& S.B. Lanes
Location2 Mi. S.Of Sulphur River
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.12022, -93.89376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 C.R. 197- F- 0.02 over I 49 N.B.& S.B. Lanes built?

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

What condition is C.R. 197- F- 0.02 over I 49 N.B.& S.B. Lanes 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 2021.

How much traffic does C.R. 197- F- 0.02 over I 49 N.B.& S.B. Lanes carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 197- F- 0.02 over I 49 N.B.& S.B. Lanes?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 197- F- 0.02 over I 49 N.B.& S.B. Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.