US Bridges

I-40-SEC 32 over Ditch

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI NW SH 266 Underps · Structure no. 0000000000X0139

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
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 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,700 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-40-SEC 32
CrossesDitch
Location0.25 MI NW SH 266 Underps
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.10138, -92.43213
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2018)
Projected traffic85,700 by 2038
Trucks16%
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 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 January 2024.

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

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-40-SEC 32 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.