US Bridges

Kuhn/Z-E/ over I-40/SEC52/L-273.35

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E JCT SH 147 &I-40 · Structure no. 000000000003115

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuhn/Z-E/ over I-40/SEC52/L-273.35 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuhn/Z-E/ over I-40/SEC52/L-273.35 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKuhn/Z-E/
CrossesI-40/SEC52/L-273.35
Location2.2 MI E JCT SH 147 &I-40
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15079, -90.25536
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuhn/Z-E/ over I-40/SEC52/L-273.35 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Kuhn/Z-E/ over I-40/SEC52/L-273.35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Kuhn/Z-E/ over I-40/SEC52/L-273.35 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Kuhn/Z-E/ over I-40/SEC52/L-273.35?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kuhn/Z-E/ over I-40/SEC52/L-273.35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.