US Bridges

I 40 WB Lns over Frog Bayou-Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 11.97 MI E Okla ST Line · Structure no. 0000000000A3802

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
467 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
19,096
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40 WB Lns over Frog Bayou-Crawford Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40 WB Lns over Frog Bayou-Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 19,096 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,693 by 2028. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 40 WB Lns
CrossesFrog Bayou-Crawford Co.
Location11.97 MI E Okla ST Line
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.48008, -94.24659
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,096 (2016)
Projected traffic20,693 by 2028
Trucks1%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40 WB Lns over Frog Bayou-Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 40 WB Lns over Frog Bayou-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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 40 WB Lns over Frog Bayou-Crawford Co. carry?

About 19,096 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 40 WB Lns over Frog Bayou-Crawford Co.?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 40 WB Lns over Frog Bayou-Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.