US Bridges

Old Graphic-Craw. over Interstate 40

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI W JCT SH 215 · Structure no. 000000000005079

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Graphic-Craw. over Interstate 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Graphic-Craw. over Interstate 40 in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2007. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Graphic-Craw.
CrossesInterstate 40
Location1.9 MI W JCT SH 215
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52584, -94.08225
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic467 by 2007
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$547,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Graphic-Craw. over Interstate 40 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Graphic-Craw. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Graphic-Craw. over Interstate 40 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Graphic-Craw. over Interstate 40?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Graphic-Craw. over Interstate 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.