US Bridges

I 40-SEC 21-EB LN over CR 440 Horsehead Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 4.87 M E Franklin CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000B5040

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
313 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 21-EB LN over CR 440 Horsehead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 21-EB LN over CR 440 Horsehead Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,048 by 2028. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40-SEC 21-EB LN
CrossesCR 440 Horsehead Creek
Location4.87 M E Franklin CO Line
RouteInterstate 40
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49375, -93.62095
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,048 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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-SEC 21-EB LN over CR 440 Horsehead Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 40-SEC 21-EB LN over CR 440 Horsehead 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 40-SEC 21-EB LN over CR 440 Horsehead Creek carry?

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

How long is I 40-SEC 21-EB LN over CR 440 Horsehead Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 21-EB LN over CR 440 Horsehead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.