US Bridges

I 49 -Nb LN-28.11 over CR 44 (union Road)

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.25 Mi. S. JCT I 49 & 71 · Structure no. 0000000000B6701

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 -Nb LN-28.11 over CR 44 (union Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 -Nb LN-28.11 over CR 44 (union Road) 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 -Nb LN-28.11
CrossesCR 44 (union Road)
Location1.25 Mi. S. JCT I 49 & 71
RouteInterstate 49
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.37233, -94.00898
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2038
Trucks19%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49 -Nb LN-28.11 over CR 44 (union Road) built?

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

What condition is I 49 -Nb LN-28.11 over CR 44 (union Road) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 49 -Nb LN-28.11 over CR 44 (union Road) carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 49 -Nb LN-28.11 over CR 44 (union Road)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 -Nb LN-28.11 over CR 44 (union Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.