US Bridges

I - 40 over Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.5 M E JCT US 64 & 40 · Structure no. 0000000000M3037

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,785 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 40
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 M E JCT US 64 & 40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40859, -93.37985
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2018)
Projected traffic34,785 by 2028
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 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 2024.

How much traffic does I - 40 over Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I - 40 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I - 40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.