US Bridges

Dora Road over Interstate 40 - Crawford

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · .05 MI E Oklahoma St.Line · Structure no. 000000000003270

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,168
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dora Road over Interstate 40 - Crawford is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dora Road over Interstate 40 - Crawford in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,168 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2007. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDora Road
CrossesInterstate 40 - Crawford
Location.05 MI E Oklahoma St.Line
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates35.45143, -94.44092
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,168 (2018)
Projected traffic533 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dora Road over Interstate 40 - Crawford built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dora Road over Interstate 40 - Crawford 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Dora Road over Interstate 40 - Crawford carry?

About 4,168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dora Road over Interstate 40 - Crawford?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dora Road over Interstate 40 - Crawford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.