US Bridges

I-40 -11 Main Lane over Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI SW JCT SH 215 & 40 · Structure no. 0000000000X0056

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 -11 Main Lane over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 -11 Main Lane over Creek 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,039 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 -11 Main Lane
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 MI SW JCT SH 215 & 40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52367, -94.09354
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic31,039 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 I-40 -11 Main Lane over Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 -11 Main Lane over Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 -11 Main Lane over Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 -11 Main Lane over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-40 -11 Main Lane over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.