US Bridges

George Town RD over I 40-SEC 22

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 1.25 M E Johnson CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003315

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
328 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
254
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Town RD over I 40-SEC 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Town RD over I 40-SEC 22 in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2007. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Town RD
CrossesI 40-SEC 22
Location1.25 M E Johnson CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33537, -93.27467
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (1987)
Projected traffic64 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was George Town RD over I 40-SEC 22 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Town RD over I 40-SEC 22 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does George Town RD over I 40-SEC 22 carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is George Town RD over I 40-SEC 22?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns George Town RD over I 40-SEC 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.