US Bridges

I-49 SB on Ramp over Creek - Washington Co.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 300 Ft South of Porter RD · Structure no. 0000000000X0419

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,009
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 SB on Ramp over Creek - Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying I-49 SB on Ramp over Creek - Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,009 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,608 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesI-49 SB on Ramp
CrossesCreek - Washington Co.
Location300 Ft South of Porter RD
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.09015, -94.19357
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,009 (2011)
Projected traffic88,608 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 on Ramp over Creek - Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 SB on Ramp over Creek - Washington Co. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-49 SB on Ramp over Creek - Washington Co. carry?

About 3,009 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 SB on Ramp over Creek - Washington Co.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-49 SB on Ramp over Creek - Washington Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.