US Bridges

I 49 - 01-18.70 over Chicken Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · .35 Mi. N. of N.Fouke Rd. · Structure no. 0000000000X1125

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 - 01-18.70 over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 49 - 01-18.70 over Chicken Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 49 - 01-18.70
CrossesChicken Creek
Location.35 Mi. N. of N.Fouke Rd.
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates33.27339, -93.90157
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic9,200 (2018)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2038
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure6
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 - 01-18.70 over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 - 01-18.70 over Chicken 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 49 - 01-18.70 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I 49 - 01-18.70 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 49 - 01-18.70 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.