US Bridges

Don Tyson Parkway over I 49 - Section 28-WASH

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 4.1 MI N JCT 71B-17B · Structure no. 000000000007255

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Don Tyson Parkway over I 49 - Section 28-WASH is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Don Tyson Parkway over I 49 - Section 28-WASH in Washington 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2038. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 77 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDon Tyson Parkway
CrossesI 49 - Section 28-WASH
Location4.1 MI N JCT 71B-17B
RouteCity Street 58945
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.15389, -94.18689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Don Tyson Parkway over I 49 - Section 28-WASH built?

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

What condition is Don Tyson Parkway over I 49 - Section 28-WASH 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 2022.

How much traffic does Don Tyson Parkway over I 49 - Section 28-WASH carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Don Tyson Parkway over I 49 - Section 28-WASH?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Don Tyson Parkway over I 49 - Section 28-WASH?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.