I-40 over Mississippi Relief
FairCrittenden County, Arkansas · 2 MI East JCT I-55 · Structure no. 000000000005326
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 902 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over Mississippi Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over Mississippi Relief in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,259 by 2028. The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 over Mississippi Relief built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 over Mississippi Relief 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 over Mississippi Relief carry?
About 45,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over Mississippi Relief?
The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 over Mississippi Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.