US Bridges

SH-191/SEC-1/L1.24 over I-40/SEC-52/L-278.20

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · JCT SH 191 & I-40 · Structure no. 000000000003130

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
383 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-191/SEC-1/L1.24 over I-40/SEC-52/L-278.20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-191/SEC-1/L1.24 over I-40/SEC-52/L-278.20 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,517 by 2028. The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-191/SEC-1/L1.24
CrossesI-40/SEC-52/L-278.20
LocationJCT SH 191 & I-40
RouteState Highway 191
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16454, -90.17588
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2019)
Projected traffic9,517 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH-191/SEC-1/L1.24 over I-40/SEC-52/L-278.20 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SH-191/SEC-1/L1.24 over I-40/SEC-52/L-278.20 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH-191/SEC-1/L1.24 over I-40/SEC-52/L-278.20 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-191/SEC-1/L1.24 over I-40/SEC-52/L-278.20?

The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH-191/SEC-1/L1.24 over I-40/SEC-52/L-278.20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.