US Bridges

US-49/SEC10/L17.99 over Ar Delta Heritage Trail

Poor

Phillips County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E of Walnut Corner · Structure no. 000000000001979

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,056
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-49/SEC10/L17.99 over Ar Delta Heritage Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-49/SEC10/L17.99 over Ar Delta Heritage Trail in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 77 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 8,056 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2038. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-49/SEC10/L17.99
CrossesAr Delta Heritage Trail
Location0.6 MI E of Walnut Corner
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates34.55499, -90.75745
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,056 (2018)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-49/SEC10/L17.99 over Ar Delta Heritage Trail built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US-49/SEC10/L17.99 over Ar Delta Heritage Trail 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-49/SEC10/L17.99 over Ar Delta Heritage Trail carry?

About 8,056 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-49/SEC10/L17.99 over Ar Delta Heritage Trail?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US-49/SEC10/L17.99 over Ar Delta Heritage Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.