US Bridges

I-49 Fr. RD 20.47 over Mill Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 2.16 M.S.JCT.CR.26N& I 49 · Structure no. 0000000000X1128

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Fr. RD 20.47 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-49 Fr. RD 20.47 over Mill 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesI-49 Fr. RD 20.47
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.16 M.S.JCT.CR.26N& I 49
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates33.29325, -93.92109
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fr. RD 20.47 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is I-49 Fr. RD 20.47 over Mill 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 Fr. RD 20.47 over Mill Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Fr. RD 20.47 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-49 Fr. RD 20.47 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.