US Bridges

I - 40 over Point Remove Canal

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 3.75 MI W Morrilton · Structure no. 0000000000X0134

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 40 over Point Remove Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I - 40 over Point Remove Canal 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,700 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 40
CrossesPoint Remove Canal
Location3.75 MI W Morrilton
RouteInterstate 40
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19447, -92.79702
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2018)
Projected traffic39,700 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over Point Remove Canal built?

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

What condition is I - 40 over Point Remove Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I - 40 over Point Remove Canal carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I - 40 over Point Remove Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I - 40 over Point Remove Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.