US Bridges

Union CR 49 Zone F over Holmes CR

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E JCT CR 48 · Structure no. 000000000022175

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 49 Zone F over Holmes CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 49 Zone F over Holmes CR in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion CR 49 Zone F
CrossesHolmes CR
Location1.5 MI E JCT CR 48
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.28694, -92.72961
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union CR 49 Zone F over Holmes CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 49 Zone F over Holmes CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR 49 Zone F over Holmes CR carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 49 Zone F over Holmes CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 49 Zone F over Holmes CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.