US Bridges

CO RD 24 over I 40-SEC 31

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & CO RD 24 · Structure no. 000000000005009

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 24 over I 40-SEC 31 is a steel continuous frame carrying CO RD 24 over I 40-SEC 31 in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 24
CrossesI 40-SEC 31
LocationJCT I-40 & CO RD 24
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.21911, -92.83027
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 24 over I 40-SEC 31 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 24 over I 40-SEC 31 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 24 over I 40-SEC 31 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 24 over I 40-SEC 31?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 24 over I 40-SEC 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.