US Bridges

CO RD 501 over I 40-SEC 31

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & CR 501 · Structure no. 000000000005035

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
584
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 501 over I 40-SEC 31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 501 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 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2007. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCO RD 501
CrossesI 40-SEC 31
LocationJCT I-40 & CR 501
RouteCounty Highway 501
Coordinates35.17877, -92.75583
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (1987)
Projected traffic223 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 501 over I 40-SEC 31 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 501 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 CO RD 501 over I 40-SEC 31 carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 501 over I 40-SEC 31?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 501 over I 40-SEC 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.