US Bridges

I-40WB/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.5 Miles West of SH 147 · Structure no. 0000000000A6845

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,337 by 2028. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE52/270.60
CrossesDitch Number 14
Location0.5 Miles West of SH 147
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14799, -90.30181
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2019)
Projected traffic25,337 by 2028
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
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-40WB/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40WB/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.