US Bridges

US-49/SEC-11/L0.08 over RR

Poor

Phillips County, Arkansas · .25 MI W Miss. Ri Toll ST · Structure no. 000000000003260

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
468 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-49/SEC-11/L0.08 over RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-49/SEC-11/L0.08 over RR in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 468 ft (142.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-49/SEC-11/L0.08
CrossesRR
Location.25 MI W Miss. Ri Toll ST
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50186, -90.60401
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length468 ft (142.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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/SEC-11/L0.08 over RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-49/SEC-11/L0.08 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-49/SEC-11/L0.08 over RR carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-49/SEC-11/L0.08 over RR?

The structure is 468 ft (142.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-49/SEC-11/L0.08 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.