US Bridges

I-40EB/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.6 Miles East of SH 147 · Structure no. 0000000000B6846

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,043
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,043 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,800 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 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/SE52/271.71
CrossesDitch Number 11
Location0.6 Miles East of SH 147
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14762, -90.28223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,043 (2019)
Projected traffic43,800 by 2038
Trucks59%
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/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40EB/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11 carry?

About 18,043 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is I-40EB/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.