US Bridges

US49/SEC-10/L25.54 over Caney Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N JCT SH 242 & 49 · Structure no. 0000000000X0014

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,823
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US49/SEC-10/L25.54 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US49/SEC-10/L25.54 over Caney Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,823 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS49/SEC-10/L25.54
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT SH 242 & 49
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.52965, -90.64142
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,823 (2018)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US49/SEC-10/L25.54 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US49/SEC-10/L25.54 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US49/SEC-10/L25.54 over Caney Creek carry?

About 7,823 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US49/SEC-10/L25.54 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US49/SEC-10/L25.54 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.