US Bridges

I-49 Northbound over Ravine-Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 11.4 N. of Wash CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000B6237

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,022 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,399
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Northbound over Ravine-Washington Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 Northbound over Ravine-Washington Co. 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 2,399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,252 by 2028. The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-49 Northbound
CrossesRavine-Washington Co.
Location11.4 N. of Wash CO Line
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates35.90595, -94.19231
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,022 ft (311.5 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 Northbound over Ravine-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 Northbound 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 December 2022.

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

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

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

The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.