US Bridges

SH 74-WASHINGTON over I 49 Mn Lanes

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 6.4 MI W of US 71-16 · Structure no. 000000000006482

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74-WASHINGTON over I 49 Mn Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 74-WASHINGTON over I 49 Mn Lanes in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2028. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesSH 74-WASHINGTON
CrossesI 49 Mn Lanes
Location6.4 MI W of US 71-16
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates35.8194, -94.192
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic689 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 74-WASHINGTON over I 49 Mn Lanes built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74-WASHINGTON over I 49 Mn Lanes 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 74-WASHINGTON over I 49 Mn Lanes carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 74-WASHINGTON over I 49 Mn Lanes?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 74-WASHINGTON over I 49 Mn Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.