US Bridges

I-49 Main Lanes over Brush Creek-Washington

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.9 N JCT US 412 · Structure no. 0000000000X0500

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Main Lanes over Brush Creek-Washington is a concrete culvert carrying I-49 Main Lanes over Brush Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 67,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,000 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-49 Main Lanes
CrossesBrush Creek-Washington
Location0.9 N JCT US 412
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.1867, -94.17877
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,000 (2018)
Projected traffic114,000 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Main Lanes over Brush Creek-Washington built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 Main Lanes over Brush Creek-Washington 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-49 Main Lanes over Brush Creek-Washington carry?

About 67,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Main Lanes over Brush Creek-Washington?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-49 Main Lanes over Brush Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.