US Bridges

Spadra RD over I 40-SEC 21

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 5.21 M NE of Logan CO L · Structure no. 000000000003809

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spadra RD over I 40-SEC 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spadra RD over I 40-SEC 21 in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,913 by 2010. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpadra RD
CrossesI 40-SEC 21
Location5.21 M NE of Logan CO L
RouteCity Street 54480
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.458, -93.48234
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,913 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Spadra RD over I 40-SEC 21 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spadra RD over I 40-SEC 21 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Spadra RD over I 40-SEC 21 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spadra RD over I 40-SEC 21?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spadra RD over I 40-SEC 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.