I-49 Southbound over Clear Creek
FairWashington County, Arkansas · 2.13 MI No of I-49 · Structure no. 0000000000A5919
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 357 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-49 Southbound over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 Southbound over Clear Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 41 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2035. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-49 Southbound over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is I-49 Southbound over Clear Creek 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does I-49 Southbound over Clear Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-49 Southbound over Clear Creek?
The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns I-49 Southbound over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.