US Bridges

I 40-SEC 11 EB LN over Rudy RD Slsf RR Pointer

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.72 MI E JCT SH 59 · Structure no. 0000000000B3451

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 11 EB LN over Rudy RD Slsf RR Pointer is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 11 EB LN over Rudy RD Slsf RR Pointer in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,339 by 2028. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 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-SEC 11 EB LN
CrossesRudy RD Slsf RR Pointer
Location1.72 MI E JCT SH 59
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45735, -94.32748
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2018)
Projected traffic21,339 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40-SEC 11 EB LN over Rudy RD Slsf RR Pointer built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 40-SEC 11 EB LN over Rudy RD Slsf RR Pointer 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 40-SEC 11 EB LN over Rudy RD Slsf RR Pointer carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 40-SEC 11 EB LN over Rudy RD Slsf RR Pointer?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 11 EB LN over Rudy RD Slsf RR Pointer?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.