US Bridges

Lost Beach Xing over Interstate 40

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI W of Alma · Structure no. 000000000003801

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
897
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Beach Xing over Interstate 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lost Beach Xing over Interstate 40 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 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 897 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,122 by 2007. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLost Beach Xing
CrossesInterstate 40
Location2.5 MI W of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47202, -94.26154
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (1987)
Projected traffic2,122 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Beach Xing over Interstate 40 built?

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

What condition is Lost Beach Xing over Interstate 40 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lost Beach Xing over Interstate 40 carry?

About 897 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lost Beach Xing over Interstate 40?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Beach Xing over Interstate 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.