US Bridges

CR W940 - G over I 55-SEC 12

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI E of Dyess · Structure no. 000000000003182

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR W940 - G over I 55-SEC 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR W940 - G over I 55-SEC 12 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2007. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR W940 - G
CrossesI 55-SEC 12
Location4.5 MI E of Dyess
RouteCounty Highway 0W940
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5907, -90.12758
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic74 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR W940 - G over I 55-SEC 12 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR W940 - G over I 55-SEC 12 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR W940 - G over I 55-SEC 12 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR W940 - G over I 55-SEC 12?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR W940 - G over I 55-SEC 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.