US Bridges

SH-38/SEC-10/L0.31 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.92/L0.31

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.5 Miles South JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006088

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,169
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-38/SEC-10/L0.31 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.92/L0.31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-38/SEC-10/L0.31 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.92/L0.31 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,169 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2038. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-38/SEC-10/L0.31
CrossesI-55/SEC-11/L-3.92/L0.31
Location0.5 Miles South JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 38
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1507, -90.1393
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,169 (2015)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-38/SEC-10/L0.31 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.92/L0.31 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-38/SEC-10/L0.31 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.92/L0.31 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH-38/SEC-10/L0.31 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.92/L0.31 carry?

About 8,169 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH-38/SEC-10/L0.31 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.92/L0.31?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH-38/SEC-10/L0.31 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.92/L0.31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.