US Bridges

I-40 WB Log 174.01 over Bayou Two Prairie

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI W of SH 31 · Structure no. 0000000000A6873

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB Log 174.01 over Bayou Two Prairie is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB Log 174.01 over Bayou Two Prairie in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,859 by 2028. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB Log 174.01
CrossesBayou Two Prairie
Location0.6 MI W of SH 31
RouteInterstate 40
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80393, -91.89961
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,859 by 2028
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 174.01 over Bayou Two Prairie built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB Log 174.01 over Bayou Two Prairie 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does I-40 WB Log 174.01 over Bayou Two Prairie carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB Log 174.01 over Bayou Two Prairie?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB Log 174.01 over Bayou Two Prairie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.