US Bridges

I-40EB/SE52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · West Memphis By-Pass · Structure no. 0000000000A2673

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,906
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I-40EB/SE52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 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 56,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40EB/SE52/278.83
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
LocationWest Memphis By-Pass
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16068, -90.16461
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,906 (2018)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40EB/SE52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-40EB/SE52/278.83 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-40EB/SE52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

About 56,906 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40EB/SE52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE52/278.83 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.