US Bridges

I 49 So. Bnd 29.72 over S.H. 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.95

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.93 Mi.E. of Tex.St.Line · Structure no. 0000000000A6817

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 So. Bnd 29.72 over S.H. 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 So. Bnd 29.72 over S.H. 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.95 in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,791 by 2028. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 49 So. Bnd 29.72
CrossesS.H. 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.95
Location1.93 Mi.E. of Tex.St.Line
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates33.39355, -94.01389
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic8,791 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49 So. Bnd 29.72 over S.H. 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.95 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 So. Bnd 29.72 over S.H. 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.95 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 49 So. Bnd 29.72 over S.H. 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.95 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49 So. Bnd 29.72 over S.H. 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.95?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 So. Bnd 29.72 over S.H. 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.