US Bridges

I-40EB/SE43/215.99 over CR-179/Z-D/L-1.73

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 0.3 E of US 49 Overpass · Structure no. 0000000000B3731

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

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE43/215.99 over CR-179/Z-D/L-1.73 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE43/215.99 over CR-179/Z-D/L-1.73 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 17,098 by 2028. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-40EB/SE43/215.99
CrossesCR-179/Z-D/L-1.73
Location0.3 E of US 49 Overpass
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.9089, -91.19129
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 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 traffic17,098 by 2028
Trucks61%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40EB/SE43/215.99 over CR-179/Z-D/L-1.73 built?

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

What condition is I-40EB/SE43/215.99 over CR-179/Z-D/L-1.73 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-40EB/SE43/215.99 over CR-179/Z-D/L-1.73 carry?

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

How long is I-40EB/SE43/215.99 over CR-179/Z-D/L-1.73?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE43/215.99 over CR-179/Z-D/L-1.73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.