US Bridges

I-40 - Sec 21 WB over US 64 - Sec 5

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · JCT US 64 & I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A6868

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 - Sec 21 WB over US 64 - Sec 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 - Sec 21 WB over US 64 - Sec 5 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 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,392 by 2028. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-40 - Sec 21 WB
CrossesUS 64 - Sec 5
LocationJCT US 64 & I-40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.41452, -93.38456
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 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 traffic17,392 by 2028
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 - Sec 21 WB over US 64 - Sec 5 built?

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

What condition is I-40 - Sec 21 WB over US 64 - Sec 5 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does I-40 - Sec 21 WB over US 64 - Sec 5 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-40 - Sec 21 WB over US 64 - Sec 5?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 - Sec 21 WB over US 64 - Sec 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.