US Bridges

SH 249 Log 3.52 over I-40 Log 191.13

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · Inter SH 249 & I 40 · Structure no. 000000000003672

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 Log 3.52 over I-40 Log 191.13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 Log 3.52 over I-40 Log 191.13 in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2028. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249 Log 3.52
CrossesI-40 Log 191.13
LocationInter SH 249 & I 40
RouteState Highway 249
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.81798, -91.60365
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic536 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 Log 3.52 over I-40 Log 191.13 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 Log 3.52 over I-40 Log 191.13 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 Log 3.52 over I-40 Log 191.13 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 Log 3.52 over I-40 Log 191.13?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 Log 3.52 over I-40 Log 191.13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.