US Bridges

Interstate 40 West over Lone Elm Rd-Franklin Co.

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 4.01 MI E Crawford Co.Lin · Structure no. 0000000000A5111

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 West over Lone Elm Rd-Franklin Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 40 West over Lone Elm Rd-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,715 by 2028. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 40 West
CrossesLone Elm Rd-Franklin Co.
Location4.01 MI E Crawford Co.Lin
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.53162, -93.96737
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic14,715 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 40 West over Lone Elm Rd-Franklin Co. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 40 West over Lone Elm Rd-Franklin Co. 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 West over Lone Elm Rd-Franklin Co. carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 West over Lone Elm Rd-Franklin Co.?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 40 West over Lone Elm Rd-Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.