US Bridges

SH 39/SEC 11/L4.49 over Little Cypress Creek

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 5.04 MI S JCT US 49 & 39 · Structure no. 0000000000X1598

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 39/SEC 11/L4.49 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 39/SEC 11/L4.49 over Little Cypress Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 39/SEC 11/L4.49
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location5.04 MI S JCT US 49 & 39
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.5289, -91.01688
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2012)
Projected traffic220 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 SH 39/SEC 11/L4.49 over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 39/SEC 11/L4.49 over Little Cypress Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 39/SEC 11/L4.49 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 39/SEC 11/L4.49 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 39/SEC 11/L4.49 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.