US Bridges

SH 266 over I 40-SEC 32

Poor

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.49 MI E JCT US 65B · Structure no. 000000000003921

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 266 over I 40-SEC 32 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 266 over I 40-SEC 32 in Faulkner 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,952 by 2028. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 266
CrossesI 40-SEC 32
Location0.49 MI E JCT US 65B
RouteState Highway 266
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09904, -92.43074
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,952 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 266 over I 40-SEC 32 built?

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

What condition is SH 266 over I 40-SEC 32 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 266 over I 40-SEC 32 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 266 over I 40-SEC 32?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 266 over I 40-SEC 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.