US Bridges

I-40EB/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.59 Miles East of SH 218 · Structure no. 0000000000B6843

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 25,337 by 2028. The structure is 82 ft (25 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-40EB/SE52/268.56
CrossesDitch Number 16
Location3.59 Miles East of SH 218
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14849, -90.33735
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 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 traffic19,500 (2018)
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-40EB/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40EB/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 carry?

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

How long is I-40EB/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.