US Bridges

Edwards Road over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI N JCT HWY 64 · Structure no. 000000000003891

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,001
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Road over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edwards Road 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 3,001 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2007. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwards Road
CrossesI 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.
Location0.15 MI N JCT HWY 64
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49195, -94.18095
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,001 (1987)
Projected traffic81 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwards Road over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. built?

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

What condition is Edwards Road 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 Edwards Road over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. carry?

About 3,001 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edwards Road over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Road over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.