US Bridges

I-40 EB Lns over Cabin Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.73 M NW of US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000B3947

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB Lns over Cabin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB Lns over Cabin Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,717 by 2028. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB Lns
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.73 M NW of US 64
RouteInterstate 40
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.42096, -93.39411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2018)
Projected traffic14,717 by 2028
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 EB Lns over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB Lns over Cabin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 EB Lns over Cabin Creek carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB Lns over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB Lns over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.