US Bridges

I-40 WB Log 180.68 over Rickety Branch

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2 MI W SH 13-WESTBOUND · Structure no. 0000000000A3654

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB Log 180.68 over Rickety Branch is a concrete slab carrying I-40 WB Log 180.68 over Rickety Branch in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,787 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB Log 180.68
CrossesRickety Branch
Location2 MI W SH 13-WESTBOUND
RouteInterstate 40
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.79848, -91.78242
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2018)
Projected traffic22,787 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB Log 180.68 over Rickety Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-40 WB Log 180.68 over Rickety Branch 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does I-40 WB Log 180.68 over Rickety Branch carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB Log 180.68 over Rickety Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB Log 180.68 over Rickety Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.