US Bridges

I-49 Southbound over Ravine-Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 11.4 MI N. of Wash.Co.Ln · Structure no. 0000000000A6237

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
882 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,399
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Southbound over Ravine-Washington Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 Southbound over Ravine-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,252 by 2028. The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-49 Southbound
CrossesRavine-Washington Co.
Location11.4 MI N. of Wash.Co.Ln
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates35.90571, -94.19302
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length882 ft (268.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,399 (2018)
Projected traffic11,252 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-49 Southbound over Ravine-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 Southbound over Ravine-Washington Co. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-49 Southbound over Ravine-Washington Co. carry?

About 2,399 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Southbound over Ravine-Washington Co.?

The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 Southbound over Ravine-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.