US Bridges

I-40WB/SE43/209.29 over Bayou Deview

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · 6.37 Miles West of US 49 · Structure no. 0000000000A3724

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,322 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE43/209.29 over Bayou Deview is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE43/209.29 over Bayou Deview in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,277 by 2028. The structure is 1,322 ft (403 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/SE43/209.29
CrossesBayou Deview
Location6.37 Miles West of US 49
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8689, -91.29439
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,322 ft (403 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
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40WB/SE43/209.29 over Bayou Deview built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-40WB/SE43/209.29 over Bayou Deview 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE43/209.29 over Bayou Deview carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE43/209.29 over Bayou Deview?

The structure is 1,322 ft (403 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE43/209.29 over Bayou Deview?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.