US Bridges

I 49 N. Bnd 29.72 over US 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.93

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.93 Mi.E.Of Tex.St.Line · Structure no. 0000000000B6817

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
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 N. Bnd 29.72 over US 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.93 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 N. Bnd 29.72 over US 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.93 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 3,000 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 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 N. Bnd 29.72
CrossesUS 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.93
Location1.93 Mi.E.Of Tex.St.Line
RouteInterstate 49
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.39345, -94.01365
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (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 N. Bnd 29.72 over US 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.93 built?

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

What condition is I 49 N. Bnd 29.72 over US 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.93 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 N. Bnd 29.72 over US 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.93 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49 N. Bnd 29.72 over US 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.93?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 N. Bnd 29.72 over US 71 Sec. 2 L.M.11.93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.