US Bridges

I-40EB/SE52/271.17 over SH-147/SEC-2/L-0.04

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & SH 147 · Structure no. 0000000000B3108

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE52/271.17 over SH-147/SEC-2/L-0.04 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE52/271.17 over SH-147/SEC-2/L-0.04 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,102 by 2028. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40EB/SE52/271.17
CrossesSH-147/SEC-2/L-0.04
LocationJCT I-40 & SH 147
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14779, -90.29315
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2018)
Projected traffic24,102 by 2028
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-40EB/SE52/271.17 over SH-147/SEC-2/L-0.04 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-40EB/SE52/271.17 over SH-147/SEC-2/L-0.04 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE52/271.17 over SH-147/SEC-2/L-0.04 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-40EB/SE52/271.17 over SH-147/SEC-2/L-0.04?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE52/271.17 over SH-147/SEC-2/L-0.04?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.