US Bridges

I- 40 Eb-Crawford over Flat Rock Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.13 MI E JCT I-540 · Structure no. 0000000000B3454

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 40 Eb-Crawford over Flat Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 40 Eb-Crawford over Flat Rock Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,573 by 2028. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 40 Eb-Crawford
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location0.13 MI E JCT I-540
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45537, -94.31829
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,573 by 2028
Trucks21%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 40 Eb-Crawford over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I- 40 Eb-Crawford over Flat Rock 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I- 40 Eb-Crawford over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I- 40 Eb-Crawford over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I- 40 Eb-Crawford over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.