US Bridges

I 49- N.B.-16.73 over U.S 71-SEC.01-16.47

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.5 Mi. So. of Fouke. · Structure no. 0000000000B6832

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,494
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49- N.B.-16.73 over U.S 71-SEC.01-16.47 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49- N.B.-16.73 over U.S 71-SEC.01-16.47 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 13,494 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49- N.B.-16.73
CrossesU.S 71-SEC.01-16.47
Location0.5 Mi. So. of Fouke.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.24973, -93.88611
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.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,494 (2018)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2028
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
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.B.-16.73 over U.S 71-SEC.01-16.47 built?

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

What condition is I 49- N.B.-16.73 over U.S 71-SEC.01-16.47 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 49- N.B.-16.73 over U.S 71-SEC.01-16.47 carry?

About 13,494 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 49- N.B.-16.73 over U.S 71-SEC.01-16.47?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 49- N.B.-16.73 over U.S 71-SEC.01-16.47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.