US Bridges

I-49 NB 0.57 over West Fork Kelly Bayou

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.57 MI N of LA Line · Structure no. 0000000000B7121

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 NB 0.57 over West Fork Kelly Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 NB 0.57 over West Fork Kelly Bayou in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2030. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-49 NB 0.57
CrossesWest Fork Kelly Bayou
Location0.57 MI N of LA Line
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates33.02779, -93.90049
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2030
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-49 NB 0.57 over West Fork Kelly Bayou built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 NB 0.57 over West Fork Kelly Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-49 NB 0.57 over West Fork Kelly Bayou carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-49 NB 0.57 over West Fork Kelly Bayou?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 NB 0.57 over West Fork Kelly Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.