US Bridges

I-40W/SEC52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.50 MI East JCT of SH 77 · Structure no. 000000000002673

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,869
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40W/SEC52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I-40W/SEC52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 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 7,869 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,405 by 2028. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40W/SEC52/278.83
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location1.50 MI East JCT of SH 77
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16079, -90.16443
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,869 (2018)
Projected traffic41,405 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-40W/SEC52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-40W/SEC52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does I-40W/SEC52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 7,869 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40W/SEC52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-40W/SEC52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.