US Bridges

I-49 Southbound over Farm Road - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.76 MI N Exit 53 · Structure no. 0000000000A6239

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Southbound over Farm Road - Wash. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 Southbound over Farm Road - Wash. 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,361 by 2028. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-49 Southbound
CrossesFarm Road - Wash. Co.
Location0.76 MI N Exit 53
RouteInterstate 49
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93784, -94.19576
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,361 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Farm Road - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is I-49 Southbound over Farm Road - Wash. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-49 Southbound over Farm Road - Wash. Co. carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Southbound over Farm Road - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 Southbound over Farm Road - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.