US Bridges

US49B/SEC10B/L2.39 over Caney Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 1.0 Mile SE of SH 242 · Structure no. 0000000000X0881

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US49B/SEC10B/L2.39 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US49B/SEC10B/L2.39 over Caney Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,521 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS49B/SEC10B/L2.39
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.0 Mile SE of SH 242
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.54122, -90.62794
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2018)
Projected traffic14,521 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US49B/SEC10B/L2.39 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US49B/SEC10B/L2.39 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US49B/SEC10B/L2.39 over Caney Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US49B/SEC10B/L2.39 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US49B/SEC10B/L2.39 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.