US Bridges

I-40-SEC 31 EB LN over Cadron Creek

Good

Conway County, Arkansas · Faulkner CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000B6428

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
507 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,633
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40-SEC 31 EB LN over Cadron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40-SEC 31 EB LN over Cadron Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 24,633 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,561 by 2028. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40-SEC 31 EB LN
CrossesCadron Creek
LocationFaulkner CO Line
RouteInterstate 40
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13098, -92.5154
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length507 ft (154.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,633 (2010)
Projected traffic20,561 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 EB LN over Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40-SEC 31 EB LN over Cadron Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-40-SEC 31 EB LN over Cadron Creek carry?

About 24,633 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40-SEC 31 EB LN over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40-SEC 31 EB LN over Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.