US Bridges

I-40 Off Ramp E.B over Ditch - Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI SW JCT US 71 & 40 · Structure no. 0000000000X0063

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,318
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Off Ramp E.B over Ditch - Crawford Co. is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Off Ramp E.B over Ditch - Crawford Co. 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 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 6,318 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 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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CarriesI-40 Off Ramp E.B
CrossesDitch - Crawford Co.
Location0.2 MI SW JCT US 71 & 40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48809, -94.22742
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.
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 evaluation6: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic6,318 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Off Ramp E.B over Ditch - Crawford Co. built?

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

What condition is I-40 Off Ramp E.B 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 I-40 Off Ramp E.B over Ditch - Crawford Co. carry?

About 6,318 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Off Ramp E.B over Ditch - Crawford Co.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-40 Off Ramp E.B over Ditch - Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.