US Bridges

C.R. 26 Zone -E over I 49 N.B. & S.B Lns

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 5.0 Mi. No. of Fouke · Structure no. 000000000006786

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,453
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 26 Zone -E over I 49 N.B. & S.B Lns is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 26 Zone -E over I 49 N.B. & S.B Lns 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 1,453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2007. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 26 Zone -E
CrossesI 49 N.B. & S.B Lns
Location5.0 Mi. No. of Fouke
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.31599, -93.94577
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,453 (1987)
Projected traffic327 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 C.R. 26 Zone -E over I 49 N.B. & S.B Lns built?

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

What condition is C.R. 26 Zone -E over I 49 N.B. & S.B 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 C.R. 26 Zone -E over I 49 N.B. & S.B Lns carry?

About 1,453 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 26 Zone -E over I 49 N.B. & S.B Lns?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 26 Zone -E over I 49 N.B. & S.B Lns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.