I 49 SB Lns over Hess Creek
FairWashington County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI N of Hopper Tunnel · Structure no. 0000000000A6481
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,357 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 49 SB Lns over Hess Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 SB Lns over Hess Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,955 by 2028. The structure is 1,357 ft (413.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 49 SB Lns over Hess Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 49 SB Lns over Hess 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does I 49 SB Lns over Hess Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I 49 SB Lns over Hess Creek?
The structure is 1,357 ft (413.6 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 49 SB Lns over Hess Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.