US Bridges

Pleasant View Road over Interstate 40

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & CO.RD.72 · Structure no. 000000000005112

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant View Road over Interstate 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant View Road over Interstate 40 in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant View Road
CrossesInterstate 40
LocationJCT I-40 & CO.RD.72
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52988, -93.95357
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pleasant View Road over Interstate 40 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant View Road over Interstate 40 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant View Road over Interstate 40 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant View Road over Interstate 40?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant View Road over Interstate 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.