US Bridges

SH-218/SEC-1/L0.18 over I-40/SEC-52/L-265.0

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · JCT SH 218 & I-40 · Structure no. 000000000003844

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-218/SEC-1/L0.18 over I-40/SEC-52/L-265.0 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-218/SEC-1/L0.18 over I-40/SEC-52/L-265.0 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2027. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-218/SEC-1/L0.18
CrossesI-40/SEC-52/L-265.0
LocationJCT SH 218 & I-40
RouteState Highway 218
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15076, -90.40049
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic408 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$328,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-218/SEC-1/L0.18 over I-40/SEC-52/L-265.0 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-218/SEC-1/L0.18 over I-40/SEC-52/L-265.0 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH-218/SEC-1/L0.18 over I-40/SEC-52/L-265.0 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-218/SEC-1/L0.18 over I-40/SEC-52/L-265.0?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-218/SEC-1/L0.18 over I-40/SEC-52/L-265.0?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.