US Bridges

I-40/SEC52/L274.78 over Fifteen Mile Bayou

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Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI W JCT I-40 & I-55 · Structure no. 0000000000A7025

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40/SEC52/L274.78 over Fifteen Mile Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40/SEC52/L274.78 over Fifteen Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40/SEC52/L274.78
CrossesFifteen Mile Bayou
Location2.2 MI W JCT I-40 & I-55
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15866, -90.23046
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2018)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2035
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40/SEC52/L274.78 over Fifteen Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40/SEC52/L274.78 over Fifteen Mile Bayou 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does I-40/SEC52/L274.78 over Fifteen Mile Bayou carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is I-40/SEC52/L274.78 over Fifteen Mile Bayou?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I-40/SEC52/L274.78 over Fifteen Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.