US Bridges

I-40EB/SE43/217.76 over Piney Ditch

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · 2.09 Miles East of US 49 · Structure no. 0000000000B3732

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE43/217.76 over Piney Ditch is a concrete slab carrying I-40EB/SE43/217.76 over Piney Ditch in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, 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 5 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,098 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40EB/SE43/217.76
CrossesPiney Ditch
Location2.09 Miles East of US 49
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.91575, -91.16158
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2019)
Projected traffic17,098 by 2028
Trucks64%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-40EB/SE43/217.76 over Piney Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-40EB/SE43/217.76 over Piney Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE43/217.76 over Piney Ditch carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.

How long is I-40EB/SE43/217.76 over Piney Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE43/217.76 over Piney Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.