US Bridges

I - 40 over Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI E JCT SH 103 & I40 · Structure no. 0000000000M3036

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,266
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I - 40 over 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 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 27,266 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,433 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 40
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI E JCT SH 103 & I40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45156, -93.46283
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,266 (2018)
Projected traffic29,433 by 2028
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 40 over Creek built?

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

What condition is I - 40 over 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does I - 40 over Creek carry?

About 27,266 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I - 40 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I - 40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.