US Bridges

I-40 WB Lns over Flat Rock Creek-Crawford

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 2.27 MI E Int 59 & I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A3454

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB Lns over Flat Rock Creek-Crawford is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB Lns over Flat Rock Creek-Crawford in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 6 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,573 by 2028. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB Lns
CrossesFlat Rock Creek-Crawford
Location2.27 MI E Int 59 & I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45563, -94.3183
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,573 by 2028
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$355,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB Lns over Flat Rock Creek-Crawford built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-40 WB Lns over Flat Rock Creek-Crawford 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-40 WB Lns over Flat Rock Creek-Crawford carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB Lns over Flat Rock Creek-Crawford?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB Lns over Flat Rock Creek-Crawford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.