US Bridges

I-40WB/SE52/280.50 over SH-38/SEC-10 /0.74

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1 Mile North East of I-55 · Structure no. 0000000000A5014

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE52/280.50 over SH-38/SEC-10 /0.74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE52/280.50 over SH-38/SEC-10 /0.74 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,012 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE52/280.50
CrossesSH-38/SEC-10 /0.74
Location1 Mile North East of I-55
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15631, -90.13652
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2019)
Projected traffic21,012 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40WB/SE52/280.50 over SH-38/SEC-10 /0.74 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-40WB/SE52/280.50 over SH-38/SEC-10 /0.74 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE52/280.50 over SH-38/SEC-10 /0.74 carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE52/280.50 over SH-38/SEC-10 /0.74?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE52/280.50 over SH-38/SEC-10 /0.74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.