US Bridges

Ar HWY 15 over Interstate 40

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI E Pulaski CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007532

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 15 over Interstate 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 15 over Interstate 40 in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,440 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAr HWY 15
CrossesInterstate 40
Location4.5 MI E Pulaski CO Line
RouteState Highway 15
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80147, -91.99436
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar HWY 15 over Interstate 40 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 15 over Interstate 40 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 15 over Interstate 40 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ar HWY 15 over Interstate 40?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 15 over Interstate 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.