US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Ditch - Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI SW JCT US 71 & 40 · Structure no. 0000000000X0051

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Ditch - Crawford Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 40 over Ditch - Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,145 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesDitch - Crawford Co.
Location1.6 MI SW JCT US 71 & 40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47804, -94.24922
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2018)
Projected traffic49,145 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Interstate 40 over Ditch - Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 over Ditch - Crawford Co. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Ditch - Crawford Co. carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Ditch - Crawford Co.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Interstate 40 over Ditch - Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.