US Bridges

I 49 S.B-01-25.13 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.43 Mi.S.I 49&237 Int · Structure no. 0000000000A6699

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 S.B-01-25.13 over Four Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 S.B-01-25.13 over Four Mile Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2028. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 49 S.B-01-25.13
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.43 Mi.S.I 49&237 Int
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates33.3419, -93.97605
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49 S.B-01-25.13 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 S.B-01-25.13 over Four Mile Creek 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 I 49 S.B-01-25.13 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49 S.B-01-25.13 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 S.B-01-25.13 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.