US Bridges

I 49-1-36.16 over Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.5 M.South of I-30 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000X1271

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49-1-36.16 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 49-1-36.16 over Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,600 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI 49-1-36.16
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 M.South of I-30 JCT
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates33.47261, -93.98766
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2018)
Projected traffic30,600 by 2026
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 49-1-36.16 over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49-1-36.16 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 49-1-36.16 over Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 49-1-36.16 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 49-1-36.16 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.