US Bridges

N. Fouke RD.-0.40 over I 49 N.B & S.B-18.34

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.5 Mi. N. of Fouke · Structure no. 000000000006784

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Fouke RD.-0.40 over I 49 N.B & S.B-18.34 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Fouke RD.-0.40 over I 49 N.B & S.B-18.34 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2023. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Fouke RD.-0.40
CrossesI 49 N.B & S.B-18.34
Location0.5 Mi. N. of Fouke
RouteCounty Highway 20846
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.26943, -93.89771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N. Fouke RD.-0.40 over I 49 N.B & S.B-18.34 built?

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

What condition is N. Fouke RD.-0.40 over I 49 N.B & S.B-18.34 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 2022.

How much traffic does N. Fouke RD.-0.40 over I 49 N.B & S.B-18.34 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Fouke RD.-0.40 over I 49 N.B & S.B-18.34?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N. Fouke RD.-0.40 over I 49 N.B & S.B-18.34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.