US Bridges

I-40 Lt Frontagerd over Miller Branch-Crawford

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI SW JCT SH 215 & 40 · Structure no. 0000000000X0060

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Lt Frontagerd over Miller Branch-Crawford is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Lt Frontagerd over Miller Branch-Crawford 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Lt Frontagerd
CrossesMiller Branch-Crawford
Location0.2 MI SW JCT SH 215 & 40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52853, -94.05446
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lt Frontagerd over Miller Branch-Crawford built?

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

What condition is I-40 Lt Frontagerd over Miller Branch-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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Lt Frontagerd over Miller Branch-Crawford carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Lt Frontagerd over Miller Branch-Crawford?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I-40 Lt Frontagerd over Miller Branch-Crawford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.