US Bridges

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

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E JCT I-40& SH 147 · Structure no. 0000000000C3109

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40FW/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11 is a concrete slab carrying I-40FW/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40FW/SE52/271.71
CrossesDitch Number 11
Location0.6 MI E JCT I-40& SH 147
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14806, -90.28218
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40FW/SE52/271.71 over Ditch Number 11 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 September 2024.

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

About 149 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.