US Bridges

SH 95 over I 40-SEC 31

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · JCT I 40 & SH 95 · Structure no. 000000000005030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over I 40-SEC 31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over I 40-SEC 31 in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,010 by 2027. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesI 40-SEC 31
LocationJCT I 40 & SH 95
RouteState Highway 95
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17473, -92.74438
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,010 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 95 over I 40-SEC 31 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 95 over I 40-SEC 31 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over I 40-SEC 31?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over I 40-SEC 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.