US Bridges

I 49 NB Lns-Wash over Winn Creek / Cord 228

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.2 Mi. S. SH 170 · Structure no. 0000000000B6484

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,367 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 NB Lns-Wash over Winn Creek / Cord 228 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 NB Lns-Wash over Winn Creek / Cord 228 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,252 by 2028. The structure is 1,367 ft (416.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 49 NB Lns-Wash
CrossesWinn Creek / Cord 228
Location5.2 Mi. S. SH 170
RouteInterstate 49
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85315, -94.1804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,367 ft (416.7 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic11,252 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 NB Lns-Wash over Winn Creek / Cord 228 built?

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

What condition is I 49 NB Lns-Wash over Winn Creek / Cord 228 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 49 NB Lns-Wash over Winn Creek / Cord 228 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49 NB Lns-Wash over Winn Creek / Cord 228?

The structure is 1,367 ft (416.7 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 NB Lns-Wash over Winn Creek / Cord 228?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.