US Bridges

Interstate 40 East over Lone Elm RD

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 4.03 MI E Crawford CO Lin · Structure no. 0000000000B5111

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 East over Lone Elm RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 40 East over Lone Elm RD 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 34,400 by 2038. 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 East
CrossesLone Elm RD
Location4.03 MI E Crawford CO Lin
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.53103, -93.96738
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 traffic34,400 by 2038
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 East over Lone Elm RD built?

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

What condition is Interstate 40 East over Lone Elm RD 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 East over Lone Elm RD carry?

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

How long is Interstate 40 East over Lone Elm RD?

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 East over Lone Elm RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.