US Bridges

I-40 WB - Crawford over Little Frog Bayou

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 13.38 E Okla ST Line · Structure no. 0000000000A3806

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB - Crawford over Little Frog Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB - Crawford over Little Frog Bayou 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,166 by 2028. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB - Crawford
CrossesLittle Frog Bayou
Location13.38 E Okla ST Line
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48943, -94.22465
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,166 by 2028
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
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$391,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB - Crawford over Little Frog Bayou built?

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

What condition is I-40 WB - Crawford over Little Frog Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB - Crawford over Little Frog Bayou carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB - Crawford over Little Frog Bayou?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB - Crawford over Little Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.