US Bridges

I-40EB/SE52/273.8 over Ditch Number 9

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.2 Miles East of SH 147 · Structure no. 0000000000B6848

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE52/273.8 over Ditch Number 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE52/273.8 over Ditch Number 9 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,800 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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/SE52/273.8
CrossesDitch Number 9
Location2.2 Miles East of SH 147
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15374, -90.24664
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (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/SE52/273.8 over Ditch Number 9 built?

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

What condition is I-40EB/SE52/273.8 over Ditch Number 9 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE52/273.8 over Ditch Number 9 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is I-40EB/SE52/273.8 over Ditch Number 9?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE52/273.8 over Ditch Number 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.