US Bridges

I 40 WB Lns over Little Spadra Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 1.49 MI E US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000A6823

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40 WB Lns over Little Spadra Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40 WB Lns over Little Spadra Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,385 by 2028. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 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 WB Lns
CrossesLittle Spadra Creek
Location1.49 MI E US 64
RouteInterstate 40
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45946, -93.49664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2018)
Projected traffic15,385 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40 WB Lns over Little Spadra Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 40 WB Lns over Little Spadra Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does I 40 WB Lns over Little Spadra Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 40 WB Lns over Little Spadra Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 40 WB Lns over Little Spadra Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.