US Bridges

I-40FW/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.5 Miles West JCT SH 147 · Structure no. 0000000000C3107

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40FW/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 is a concrete slab carrying I-40FW/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, 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 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40FW/SE52/270.60
CrossesDitch Number 14
Location0.5 Miles West JCT SH 147
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14821, -90.3018
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2014)
Projected traffic55 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40FW/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 built?

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

What condition is I-40FW/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 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-40FW/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14 carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40FW/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-40FW/SE52/270.60 over Ditch Number 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.