US Bridges

I-40-SEC 32 over Ditch

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI E Conway CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0138

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40-SEC 32 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-40-SEC 32 over Ditch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,200 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40-SEC 32
CrossesDitch
Location2.0 MI E Conway CO Line
RouteInterstate 40
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12035, -92.48391
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2018)
Projected traffic48,200 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-40-SEC 32 over Ditch 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 January 2024.

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

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-40-SEC 32 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I-40-SEC 32 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.