US Bridges

I 49 SB Lns over Deadman Hollow Access RD

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI N of Hopper Tunnel · Structure no. 0000000000A6480

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,032 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 SB Lns over Deadman Hollow Access RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 SB Lns over Deadman Hollow Access RD in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,955 by 2028. The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 49 SB Lns
CrossesDeadman Hollow Access RD
Location1.6 MI N of Hopper Tunnel
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates35.7931, -94.19008
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,032 ft (314.6 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic11,955 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 SB Lns over Deadman Hollow Access RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49 SB Lns over Deadman Hollow Access RD 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does I 49 SB Lns over Deadman Hollow Access RD carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49 SB Lns over Deadman Hollow Access RD?

The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 SB Lns over Deadman Hollow Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.