US Bridges

CO RD 47 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & CO.RD.47 · Structure no. 000000000003807

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
231
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 47 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,608 by 2007. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 47
CrossesI 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.
LocationJCT I-40 & CO.RD.47
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48973, -94.22072
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (1987)
Projected traffic1,608 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$80,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 47 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. built?

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

What condition is CO RD 47 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 47 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 47 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47 over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.