I-40 Eastbound over Little Frog Bayou
PoorCrawford County, Arkansas · 13.38 MI E Oklahoma ST Li · Structure no. 0000000000B3806
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 Eastbound over Little Frog Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Eastbound 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Eastbound over Little Frog Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Eastbound over Little Frog Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 Eastbound over Little Frog Bayou carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Eastbound 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 Eastbound over Little Frog Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.