US Bridges

I 40-SEC 31 WB LN over Point Remove Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 0000000000A5033

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 31 WB LN over Point Remove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 31 WB LN over Point Remove Creek 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,571 by 2028. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesI 40-SEC 31 WB LN
CrossesPoint Remove Creek
Location1.7 MI W of SH 95
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.18525, -92.7717
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,571 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40-SEC 31 WB LN over Point Remove Creek built?

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

What condition is I 40-SEC 31 WB LN over Point Remove Creek 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 I 40-SEC 31 WB LN over Point Remove Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 40-SEC 31 WB LN over Point Remove Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 31 WB LN over Point Remove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.