I 49 S.b-01-9.12 over Sulphur River
Miller County, Arkansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 49 S.b-01-9.12 over Sulphur River in Miller County, Arkansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 134 of the 217 inventoried bridges in Miller County rated good (61.8%); 7 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 625 ft |
| Location | 8 Mi. S of Fouke |
| NBI structure number | 0000000000A6722 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arkansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Miller County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-30 District 3 over Red River- Miller Co | 2017 | 32,000 | Good |
| I 49 S.b-01-25.13 over Four mile Creek | 2001 | 29,000 | Good |
| I 49 N.b-01-25.14 over Four mile Creek | 2001 | 29,000 | Good |
| Us71-sec 3-lm 2.90 over I-30 - Sec. 11 Lm 0.001 | 2010 | 27,000 | Good |
| I 49 S.B. -15.72 over Boggy Creek | 2004 | 18,000 | Good |
| I 49 N.b.- 15.72 over Boggy Creek | 2004 | 18,000 | Good |
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