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US-49/SEC-8/L-6.96 over I-40/SEC-43/L-215.74

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI No JCT US 70 & 49 · Structure no. 000000000007069

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-49/SEC-8/L-6.96 over I-40/SEC-43/L-215.74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-49/SEC-8/L-6.96 over I-40/SEC-43/L-215.74 in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,372 by 2028. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-49/SEC-8/L-6.96
CrossesI-40/SEC-43/L-215.74
Location1.1 MI No JCT US 70 & 49
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.90926, -91.19669
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,372 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-49/SEC-8/L-6.96 over I-40/SEC-43/L-215.74 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-49/SEC-8/L-6.96 over I-40/SEC-43/L-215.74 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-49/SEC-8/L-6.96 over I-40/SEC-43/L-215.74 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-49/SEC-8/L-6.96 over I-40/SEC-43/L-215.74?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US-49/SEC-8/L-6.96 over I-40/SEC-43/L-215.74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.