US Bridges

I 49 Mn Lns over Branch of Nix Creek

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · .05 S JCT US 67 · Structure no. 0000000000X0357

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,964
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 Mn Lns over Branch of Nix Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 49 Mn Lns over Branch of Nix Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,964 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 Mn Lns
CrossesBranch of Nix Creek
Location.05 S JCT US 67
RouteInterstate 49
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.44702, -94.00852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,964 (2018)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mn Lns over Branch of Nix Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 Mn Lns over Branch of Nix Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I 49 Mn Lns over Branch of Nix Creek carry?

About 15,964 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 49 Mn Lns over Branch of Nix Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 49 Mn Lns over Branch of Nix Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.