US Bridges

I-40 Sec 32 EB L over Gold Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.95 MI S US 65B · Structure no. 0000000000B6884

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Sec 32 EB L over Gold Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Sec 32 EB L over Gold Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,500 by 2030. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Sec 32 EB L
CrossesGold Creek
Location2.95 MI S US 65B
RouteInterstate 40
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0241, -92.40959
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic41,500 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Sec 32 EB L over Gold Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Sec 32 EB L over Gold Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does I-40 Sec 32 EB L over Gold Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Sec 32 EB L over Gold Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Sec 32 EB L over Gold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.