US Bridges

I 40 on Ramp E.B. over Little Frog Bayou - Craw

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.1 E JCT US71 & I40 · Structure no. 0000000000D3806

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,446
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40 on Ramp E.B. over Little Frog Bayou - Craw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40 on Ramp E.B. over Little Frog Bayou - Craw 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 3,446 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI 40 on Ramp E.B.
CrossesLittle Frog Bayou - Craw
Location0.1 E JCT US71 & I40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.48865, -94.22447
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,446 (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 on Ramp E.B. over Little Frog Bayou - Craw built?

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

What condition is I 40 on Ramp E.B. over Little Frog Bayou - Craw 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 on Ramp E.B. over Little Frog Bayou - Craw carry?

About 3,446 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 40 on Ramp E.B. over Little Frog Bayou - Craw?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 40 on Ramp E.B. over Little Frog Bayou - Craw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.