US Bridges

I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over US 65-SEC 9

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · JCT I 40 & US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000A6869

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over US 65-SEC 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over US 65-SEC 9 in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,704 by 2028. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 40-SEC 32 WB LN
CrossesUS 65-SEC 9
LocationJCT I 40 & US 65
RouteInterstate 40
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11218, -92.4355
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic37,704 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over US 65-SEC 9 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over US 65-SEC 9 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over US 65-SEC 9 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over US 65-SEC 9?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 32 WB LN over US 65-SEC 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.