US Bridges

I-40WB/SE43/211.61 over Creek

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 4.06 Miles West of SH 17 · Structure no. 0000000000A3727

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE43/211.61 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE43/211.61 over Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,277 by 2028. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 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/SE43/211.61
CrossesCreek
Location4.06 Miles West of SH 17
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8852, -91.25962
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2019)
Projected traffic18,277 by 2028
Trucks61%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40WB/SE43/211.61 over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-40WB/SE43/211.61 over Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE43/211.61 over Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE43/211.61 over Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE43/211.61 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.