US Bridges

SH 164-SEC 0 over I 40-SEC 21

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 4.42 MI N US 64 JCT · Structure no. 000000000005037

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164-SEC 0 over I 40-SEC 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 164-SEC 0 over I 40-SEC 21 in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2028. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164-SEC 0
CrossesI 40-SEC 21
Location4.42 MI N US 64 JCT
RouteState Highway 164
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49696, -93.66061
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2018)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 164-SEC 0 over I 40-SEC 21 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 164-SEC 0 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 SH 164-SEC 0 over I 40-SEC 21 carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 164-SEC 0 over I 40-SEC 21?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164-SEC 0 over I 40-SEC 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.