US Bridges

I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over Unk CO RD Palarm CR

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.53 MI No Pulaski CO Lin · Structure no. 0000000000A3667

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
35,356
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over Unk CO RD Palarm CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over Unk CO RD Palarm CR in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 35,356 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,679 by 2028. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI 40-SEC 32 WB LN
CrossesUnk CO RD Palarm CR
Location0.53 MI No Pulaski CO Lin
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.93721, -92.41978
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,356 (2013)
Projected traffic45,679 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 40-SEC 32 WB LN over Unk CO RD Palarm CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over Unk CO RD Palarm CR 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 40-SEC 32 WB LN over Unk CO RD Palarm CR carry?

About 35,356 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over Unk CO RD Palarm CR?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over Unk CO RD Palarm CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.