US Bridges

SH 247 over I 40-SEC 31

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · JCT I 40 & SH 247 · Structure no. 000000000005034

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,401
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 247 over I 40-SEC 31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 247 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 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,173 by 2028. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 247
CrossesI 40-SEC 31
LocationJCT I 40 & SH 247
RouteState Highway 247
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17468, -92.73554
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,401 (2018)
Projected traffic5,173 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SH 247 over I 40-SEC 31 built?

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

What condition is SH 247 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 247 over I 40-SEC 31 carry?

About 2,401 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 247 over I 40-SEC 31?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 247 over I 40-SEC 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.