US Bridges

I 49 - 21- 26.98 over Hooker Branch

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.4 Mi. N. Hwy. 237 Jct. · Structure no. 0000000000X1049

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 - 21- 26.98 over Hooker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I 49 - 21- 26.98 over Hooker Branch in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 - 21- 26.98
CrossesHooker Branch
Location0.4 Mi. N. Hwy. 237 Jct.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.35721, -94.00231
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 inspectionAugust 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 - 21- 26.98 over Hooker Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 - 21- 26.98 over Hooker Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 49 - 21- 26.98 over Hooker Branch carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 49 - 21- 26.98 over Hooker Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 49 - 21- 26.98 over Hooker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.