US Bridges

I-40 EB over Dirty Creek-Franklin Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.56 MI East of SH 186 · Structure no. 0000000000B5132

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Dirty Creek-Franklin Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB over Dirty Creek-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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,715 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesDirty Creek-Franklin Co.
Location1.56 MI East of SH 186
RouteInterstate 40
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50283, -93.73026
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,715 by 2028
Trucks39%
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 over Dirty Creek-Franklin Co. built?

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

What condition is I-40 EB over Dirty Creek-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 August 2022.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over Dirty Creek-Franklin Co. carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over Dirty Creek-Franklin Co.?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over Dirty Creek-Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.