US Bridges

CR 731DESLAURIERS over I-40 Log 171.16

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.5 Mi. E. of SH 15 · Structure no. 000000000003225

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 731DESLAURIERS over I-40 Log 171.16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 731DESLAURIERS over I-40 Log 171.16 in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 731DESLAURIERS
CrossesI-40 Log 171.16
Location2.5 Mi. E. of SH 15
RouteCounty Highway 731
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80325, -91.95002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1987)
Projected traffic28 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$249,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 731DESLAURIERS over I-40 Log 171.16 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 731DESLAURIERS over I-40 Log 171.16 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 731DESLAURIERS over I-40 Log 171.16 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 731DESLAURIERS over I-40 Log 171.16?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 731DESLAURIERS over I-40 Log 171.16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.