US Bridges

I 49-01-24.97 over Branch of 4 Mile Creek

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.61 Mi. Jctsh 237 &i 49 · Structure no. 0000000000X1051

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49-01-24.97 over Branch of 4 Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 49-01-24.97 over Branch of 4 Mile Creek 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,917 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49-01-24.97
CrossesBranch of 4 Mile Creek
Location1.61 Mi. Jctsh 237 &i 49
RouteInterstate 49
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.34095, -93.97369
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2018)
Projected traffic8,917 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49-01-24.97 over Branch of 4 Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is I 49-01-24.97 over Branch of 4 Mile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 49-01-24.97 over Branch of 4 Mile Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49-01-24.97 over Branch of 4 Mile Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I 49-01-24.97 over Branch of 4 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.