US Bridges

Ar HWY 13 over I-40

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.41 MI N US 70 · Structure no. 000000000007606

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 13 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 13 over I-40 in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2038. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAr HWY 13
CrossesI-40
Location1.41 MI N US 70
RouteState Highway 13
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80004, -91.75045
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 13 over I-40 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 13 over I-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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 13 over I-40 carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 13 over I-40?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 13 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.