US Bridges

SH 249 Log 7.19 over Payne Creek

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI W JCT 11 & 249 · Structure no. 0000000000M3198

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 Log 7.19 over Payne Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 249 Log 7.19 over Payne Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249 Log 7.19
CrossesPayne Creek
Location1.6 MI W JCT 11 & 249
RouteState Highway 249
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.86219, -91.59149
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic324 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 249 Log 7.19 over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 Log 7.19 over Payne 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 Log 7.19 over Payne Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 Log 7.19 over Payne Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 Log 7.19 over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.