US-49/SEC-9/L-0.29 over 7th ST Slsw RR
PoorMonroe County, Arkansas · .29 MI East of JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000003405
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 236 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-49/SEC-9/L-0.29 over 7th ST Slsw RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-49/SEC-9/L-0.29 over 7th ST Slsw RR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-49/SEC-9/L-0.29 over 7th ST Slsw RR built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-49/SEC-9/L-0.29 over 7th ST Slsw RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US-49/SEC-9/L-0.29 over 7th ST Slsw RR carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US-49/SEC-9/L-0.29 over 7th ST Slsw RR?
The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US-49/SEC-9/L-0.29 over 7th ST Slsw RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.