US Bridges

SH-149/SEC-3/L-0.2 over I-40/SEC-51/L-259.82

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .2 MI No Jct.Us 70 & 149 · Structure no. 000000000007234

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,946
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-149/SEC-3/L-0.2 over I-40/SEC-51/L-259.82 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-149/SEC-3/L-0.2 over I-40/SEC-51/L-259.82 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,946 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-149/SEC-3/L-0.2
CrossesI-40/SEC-51/L-259.82
Location.2 MI No Jct.Us 70 & 149
RouteState Highway 149
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13226, -90.48652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length334 ft (101.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,946 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-149/SEC-3/L-0.2 over I-40/SEC-51/L-259.82 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-149/SEC-3/L-0.2 over I-40/SEC-51/L-259.82 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-149/SEC-3/L-0.2 over I-40/SEC-51/L-259.82 carry?

About 1,946 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is SH-149/SEC-3/L-0.2 over I-40/SEC-51/L-259.82?

The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH-149/SEC-3/L-0.2 over I-40/SEC-51/L-259.82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.