US Bridges

SH 352-SEC 3 over I 40-SEC 21

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 10.14 M E Franklin CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000005017

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,072
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 352-SEC 3 over I 40-SEC 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 352-SEC 3 over I 40-SEC 21 in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,072 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,007 by 2028. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 352-SEC 3
CrossesI 40-SEC 21
Location10.14 M E Franklin CO Lin
RouteState Highway 352
Coordinates35.47663, -93.54718
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,072 (2018)
Projected traffic2,007 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SH 352-SEC 3 over I 40-SEC 21 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 352-SEC 3 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 SH 352-SEC 3 over I 40-SEC 21 carry?

About 1,072 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 352-SEC 3 over I 40-SEC 21?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 352-SEC 3 over I 40-SEC 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.