US Bridges

I-40FW/SE52/272.73 over Ditch Number 10

Poor

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.63 Miles East of SH 147 · Structure no. 0000000000C3110

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

About this bridge

I-40FW/SE52/272.73 over Ditch Number 10 is a concrete slab carrying I-40FW/SE52/272.73 over Ditch Number 10 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-40FW/SE52/272.73
CrossesDitch Number 10
Location1.63 Miles East of SH 147
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1488, -90.2644
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
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 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 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/SE52/272.73 over Ditch Number 10 built?

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

What condition is I-40FW/SE52/272.73 over Ditch Number 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I-40FW/SE52/272.73 over Ditch Number 10 carry?

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

How long is I-40FW/SE52/272.73 over Ditch Number 10?

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/SE52/272.73 over Ditch Number 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.