US Bridges

Interstate 40 over Creek - Franklin Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI E of Crawford CO L · Structure no. 0000000000X0066

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 40 over Creek - Franklin Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 40 over Creek - Franklin Co. 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 40
CrossesCreek - Franklin Co.
Location0.2 MI E of Crawford CO L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52778, -94.03181
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic34,400 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Interstate 40 over Creek - Franklin Co. built?

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

What condition is Interstate 40 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Creek - Franklin Co. carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 40 over Creek - Franklin Co.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Interstate 40 over Creek - Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.