US Bridges

Interstate 40 West over Mulberry River

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.07 MI W Franklin CO Lin · Structure no. 0000000000A5109

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
486 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 West over Mulberry River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 40 West over Mulberry River 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,226 by 2028. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 40 West
CrossesMulberry River
Location0.07 MI W Franklin CO Lin
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.5281, -94.03802
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic14,226 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 40 West over Mulberry River built?

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

What condition is Interstate 40 West over Mulberry River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 West over Mulberry River carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 West over Mulberry River?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 West over Mulberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.