US Bridges

I 49 N.B.- 15.72 over Boggy Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.5 Mi. So. of Fouke · Structure no. 0000000000B6737

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 N.B.- 15.72 over Boggy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 N.B.- 15.72 over Boggy Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2028. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 49 N.B.- 15.72
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.5 Mi. So. of Fouke
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates33.24039, -93.87333
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2028
Trucks34%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49 N.B.- 15.72 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 N.B.- 15.72 over Boggy 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does I 49 N.B.- 15.72 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 49 N.B.- 15.72 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 N.B.- 15.72 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.