US Bridges

CO RD 536 over I 40-SEC 31

Good

Conway County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & CR 536 · Structure no. 000000000005029

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 536 over I 40-SEC 31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 536 over I 40-SEC 31 in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2007. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCO RD 536
CrossesI 40-SEC 31
LocationJCT I-40 & CR 536
RouteCounty Highway 536
Coordinates35.19098, -92.78822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1987)
Projected traffic27 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 536 over I 40-SEC 31 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 536 over I 40-SEC 31 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 536 over I 40-SEC 31 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 536 over I 40-SEC 31?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 536 over I 40-SEC 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.