US Bridges

SH 282-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.

Poor

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.35 MI N US 64 · Structure no. 000000000003457

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 282-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 282-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,785 by 2028. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 282-SEC 1
CrossesI 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.
Location0.35 MI N US 64
RouteState Highway 282
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45627, -94.31052
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,785 by 2028
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$652,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 282-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 282-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 282-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 282-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 282-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.