US Bridges

E. O Street over I 40-SEC 22

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · At JCT I-40 & O St. · Structure no. 000000000003589

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,362
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. O Street over I 40-SEC 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. O Street 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 9,362 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,259 by 2028. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesE. O Street
CrossesI 40-SEC 22
LocationAt JCT I-40 & O St.
RouteCity Street 41750
Coordinates35.296, -93.12043
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,362 (2018)
Projected traffic6,259 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$517,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. O Street over I 40-SEC 22 built?

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

What condition is E. O Street 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 2022.

How much traffic does E. O Street over I 40-SEC 22 carry?

About 9,362 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. O Street over I 40-SEC 22?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E. O Street over I 40-SEC 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.