I-40 WB Lns over Craven Creek
FairFranklin County, Arkansas · 3.55 MI W JCT SH 23 · Structure no. 0000000000A5113
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 WB Lns over Craven Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB Lns over Craven Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,715 by 2028. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 WB Lns over Craven Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 WB Lns over Craven Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 WB Lns over Craven Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-40 WB Lns over Craven Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 WB Lns over Craven Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.