US Bridges

Union Co.Rd. 49 over Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.82 MI E JCT CR 57 · Structure no. 000000000023891

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Co.Rd. 49 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Co.Rd. 49 over Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 110 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUnion Co.Rd. 49
CrossesCreek
Location0.82 MI E JCT CR 57
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates33.29614, -92.75064
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
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 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 Union Co.Rd. 49 over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Co.Rd. 49 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Union Co.Rd. 49 over Creek carry?

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

How long is Union Co.Rd. 49 over Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union Co.Rd. 49 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.