US Bridges

I-40 Wb-Crawford over Little Mulberry Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.67 Mi. W of S.H. 215 · Structure no. 0000000000A6820

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wb-Crawford over Little Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wb-Crawford over Little Mulberry Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,520 by 2028. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-40 Wb-Crawford
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location1.67 Mi. W of S.H. 215
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.52773, -94.07592
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic15,520 by 2028
Trucks25%
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 I-40 Wb-Crawford over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wb-Crawford over Little Mulberry Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wb-Crawford over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wb-Crawford over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wb-Crawford over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.