US Bridges

I-40FE/S52/278.833 over Ten Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · West Memphis · Structure no. 0000000000B2673

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,483
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40FE/S52/278.833 over Ten Mile Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I-40FE/S52/278.833 over Ten Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 8,483 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40FE/S52/278.833
CrossesTen Mile Bayou
LocationWest Memphis
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16052, -90.16486
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,483 (2018)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40FE/S52/278.833 over Ten Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-40FE/S52/278.833 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40FE/S52/278.833 over Ten Mile Bayou carry?

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

How long is I-40FE/S52/278.833 over Ten Mile Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-40FE/S52/278.833 over Ten Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.