US Bridges

I 40-SEC 52 WB LN over SH 131 Un Pac RR

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1 MI NE of I-55 · Structure no. 0000000000B5015

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,823 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
16,919
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 52 WB LN over SH 131 Un Pac RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 52 WB LN over SH 131 Un Pac RR in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, 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 5 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 16,919 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,394 by 2028. The structure is 1,823 ft (555.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40-SEC 52 WB LN
CrossesSH 131 Un Pac RR
Location1 MI NE of I-55
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15655, -90.13313
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,823 ft (555.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,919 (2018)
Projected traffic20,394 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40-SEC 52 WB LN over SH 131 Un Pac RR built?

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

What condition is I 40-SEC 52 WB LN over SH 131 Un Pac RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 40-SEC 52 WB LN over SH 131 Un Pac RR carry?

About 16,919 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 40-SEC 52 WB LN over SH 131 Un Pac RR?

The structure is 1,823 ft (555.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 52 WB LN over SH 131 Un Pac RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.