US Bridges

US-49/SEC-9/L16.47 over Turtle Creek

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · So Outskirts of Blackton · Structure no. 000000000002431

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-49/SEC-9/L16.47 over Turtle Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-49/SEC-9/L16.47 over Turtle Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,594 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-49/SEC-9/L16.47
CrossesTurtle Creek
LocationSo Outskirts of Blackton
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.6652, -91.10331
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2019)
Projected traffic2,594 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-49/SEC-9/L16.47 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-49/SEC-9/L16.47 over Turtle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-49/SEC-9/L16.47 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-49/SEC-9/L16.47 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-49/SEC-9/L16.47 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.