US Bridges

I 49 -01-29.02 over Rocky Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI S of I 49 & SH151 · Structure no. 0000000000X1005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 -01-29.02 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 49 -01-29.02 over Rocky Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 -01-29.02
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.6 MI S of I 49 & SH151
RouteInterstate 49
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.3841, -94.01615
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2038
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 -01-29.02 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 -01-29.02 over Rocky 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 49 -01-29.02 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I 49 -01-29.02 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 49 -01-29.02 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.