US Bridges

I 40-SEC 21-WB LN over Pvt RD Big Piney Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 1.9 M W Pope CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A3313

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
712 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 21-WB LN over Pvt RD Big Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 21-WB LN over Pvt RD Big Piney Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,717 by 2028. The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40-SEC 21-WB LN
CrossesPvt RD Big Piney Creek
Location1.9 M W Pope CO Line
RouteInterstate 40
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.34729, -93.32974
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length712 ft (217 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,717 by 2028
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40-SEC 21-WB LN over Pvt RD Big Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I 40-SEC 21-WB LN over Pvt RD Big Piney Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does I 40-SEC 21-WB LN over Pvt RD Big Piney Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I 40-SEC 21-WB LN over Pvt RD Big Piney Creek?

The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 21-WB LN over Pvt RD Big Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.