US Bridges

I-40 EB Lns over Dirty Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.03 MI E of SH 164 · Structure no. 0000000000B5038

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB Lns over Dirty Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-40 EB Lns over Dirty Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,048 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesI-40 EB Lns
CrossesDirty Creek
Location0.03 MI E of SH 164
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.49723, -93.66014
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,048 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Dirty Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB Lns over Dirty 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 February 2022.

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

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB Lns over Dirty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.