US Bridges

Riverpoint RD over I 40-SEC 21

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.50 Mile West of SH 64 · Structure no. 000000000003862

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
326 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
343
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverpoint RD over I 40-SEC 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverpoint 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2007. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverpoint RD
CrossesI 40-SEC 21
Location0.50 Mile West of SH 64
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.43464, -93.4127
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (1987)
Projected traffic166 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Riverpoint RD over I 40-SEC 21 built?

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

What condition is Riverpoint 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 2024.

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

About 343 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Riverpoint RD over I 40-SEC 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.