Interstate 40 East over Mulberry River
FairCrawford County, Arkansas · 0.07 MI W Franklin CO Lin · Structure no. 0000000000B5109
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 483 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 40 East over Mulberry River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 40 East over Mulberry River in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 40 East over Mulberry River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 40 East 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 East over Mulberry River carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 40 East over Mulberry River?
The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 40 East over Mulberry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.