US Bridges

I-40 EB Exit Ramp over Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.19 M E JCT 103 & I40 · Structure no. 0000000000X1072

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,579
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB Exit Ramp over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 EB Exit Ramp 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 7,579 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesI-40 EB Exit Ramp
CrossesCreek
Location0.19 M E JCT 103 & I40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.4513, -93.46339
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,579 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Exit Ramp over Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 EB Exit Ramp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 EB Exit Ramp over Creek carry?

About 7,579 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB Exit Ramp over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 EB Exit Ramp over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.