US Bridges

I-40 EB Lns over Craven Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 3.56 MI W of SH 23 · Structure no. 0000000000B5113

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 EB Lns over Craven Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB 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).

CarriesI-40 EB Lns
CrossesCraven Creek
Location3.56 MI W of SH 23
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.52941, -93.92502
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,715 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB Lns over Craven Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB 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 EB Lns over Craven Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB 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 EB Lns over Craven Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.