US Bridges

I-40FR/SE52/275.97 over Ten Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1 MI West of JCT I-55&I40 · Structure no. 000000000006117

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,483
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40FR/SE52/275.97 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I-40FR/SE52/275.97 over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8,483 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40FR/SE52/275.97
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
Location1 MI West of JCT I-55&I40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16457, -90.21042
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,483 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40FR/SE52/275.97 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40FR/SE52/275.97 over Ten Mile Bayou 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does I-40FR/SE52/275.97 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 8,483 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40FR/SE52/275.97 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-40FR/SE52/275.97 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.