US Bridges

I-40 WB Off Ramp over Littlefrogbayou Crawford

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000C3806

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,727
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB Off Ramp over Littlefrogbayou Crawford is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB Off Ramp over Littlefrogbayou Crawford 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 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 2,727 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB Off Ramp
CrossesLittlefrogbayou Crawford
Location0.10 MI East of US 71
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48997, -94.22462
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,727 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Off Ramp over Littlefrogbayou Crawford built?

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

What condition is I-40 WB Off Ramp over Littlefrogbayou Crawford 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB Off Ramp over Littlefrogbayou Crawford carry?

About 2,727 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB Off Ramp over Littlefrogbayou Crawford?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB Off Ramp over Littlefrogbayou Crawford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.