US Bridges

I-40FW/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.59 MI E of JCT SH 218 · Structure no. 0000000000C3849

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40FW/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 is a concrete slab carrying I-40FW/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40FW/SE52/268.56
CrossesDitch Number 16
Location3.59 MI E of JCT SH 218
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14894, -90.33731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2014)
Projected traffic110 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40FW/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-40FW/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16 carry?

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

How long is I-40FW/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-40FW/SE52/268.56 over Ditch Number 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.