US Bridges

US-49/SEC-10/L0.83 over Little Cypress

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 0.83 MI E of Monroe CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000M0925

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-49/SEC-10/L0.83 over Little Cypress is a concrete culvert carrying US-49/SEC-10/L0.83 over Little Cypress in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS-49/SEC-10/L0.83
CrossesLittle Cypress
Location0.83 MI E of Monroe CO Li
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates34.60132, -91.03709
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-10/L0.83 over Little Cypress built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-49/SEC-10/L0.83 over Little Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-49/SEC-10/L0.83 over Little Cypress carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US-49/SEC-10/L0.83 over Little Cypress?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-49/SEC-10/L0.83 over Little Cypress?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.