US Bridges

I-40RWB/S52/274.78 over 15 Mile Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI West JCT I-40 I-55 · Structure no. 0000000000C7025

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
666
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40RWB/S52/274.78 over 15 Mile Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40RWB/S52/274.78 over 15 Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 666 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40RWB/S52/274.78
Crosses15 Mile Bayou
Location2.2 MI West JCT I-40 I-55
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15909, -90.23032
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40RWB/S52/274.78 over 15 Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40RWB/S52/274.78 over 15 Mile Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does I-40RWB/S52/274.78 over 15 Mile Bayou carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40RWB/S52/274.78 over 15 Mile Bayou?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-40RWB/S52/274.78 over 15 Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.