US Bridges

I-40 Log 183.99 over Buck Creek

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI E of JCT SH 13 · Structure no. 0000000000M3042

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Log 183.99 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Log 183.99 over Buck Creek 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 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 33,125 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,193 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Log 183.99
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.25 MI E of JCT SH 13
RouteInterstate 40
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80261, -91.72459
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,125 (2018)
Projected traffic44,193 by 2028
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Log 183.99 over Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 Log 183.99 over Buck Creek 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 Log 183.99 over Buck Creek carry?

About 33,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Log 183.99 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Log 183.99 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.