US Bridges

I-49 Northbound over Clear Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI N Int I-49&71B · Structure no. 0000000000B5919

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 Northbound over Clear Creek - Wash. Co. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 Northbound over Clear Creek - Wash. Co. 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 2033. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-49 Northbound
CrossesClear Creek - Wash. Co.
Location2.2 MI N Int I-49&71B
RouteInterstate 49
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.1343, -94.18191
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2018)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 Northbound over Clear Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-49 Northbound over Clear Creek - 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does I-49 Northbound over Clear Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Northbound over Clear Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 Northbound over Clear Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.