US Bridges

I 40-SEC 12 EB Lns over SH 23-FRANKLIN Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & SH23 · Structure no. 0000000000B5116

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 12 EB Lns over SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 12 EB Lns over SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,715 by 2028. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 40-SEC 12 EB Lns
CrossesSH 23-FRANKLIN Co.
LocationJCT I-40 & SH23
RouteInterstate 40
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52095, -93.86552
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,715 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I 40-SEC 12 EB Lns over SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. built?

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

What condition is I 40-SEC 12 EB Lns over SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 40-SEC 12 EB Lns over SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 40-SEC 12 EB Lns over SH 23-FRANKLIN Co.?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 12 EB Lns over SH 23-FRANKLIN Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.