US Bridges

I-40WB/SE43/207.98 over CR-191/ROBE Bayou

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI East Prairie CO · Structure no. 0000000000A3722

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
423 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE43/207.98 over CR-191/ROBE Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE43/207.98 over CR-191/ROBE Bayou in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 59 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,277 by 2028. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE43/207.98
CrossesCR-191/ROBE Bayou
Location2.7 MI East Prairie CO
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.86251, -91.31612
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2018)
Projected traffic18,277 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40WB/SE43/207.98 over CR-191/ROBE Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-40WB/SE43/207.98 over CR-191/ROBE Bayou 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE43/207.98 over CR-191/ROBE Bayou carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE43/207.98 over CR-191/ROBE Bayou?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE43/207.98 over CR-191/ROBE Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.