US Bridges

State Highway 215 over I 40-SEC 11

Poor

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.89 MI N US 64 JCT · Structure no. 000000000005081

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,293
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 215 over I 40-SEC 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 215 over I 40-SEC 11 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 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 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2028. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesState Highway 215
CrossesI 40-SEC 11
Location1.89 MI N US 64 JCT
RouteState Highway 215
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52778, -94.04639
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 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 length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,293 (2018)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 State Highway 215 over I 40-SEC 11 built?

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

What condition is State Highway 215 over I 40-SEC 11 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 215 over I 40-SEC 11 carry?

About 1,293 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 215 over I 40-SEC 11?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 215 over I 40-SEC 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.