US Bridges

SH 363-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.08 M N JCT SH 64 · Structure no. 000000000003970

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,336
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 363-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 363-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22 in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,336 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2028. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 363-SEC 1
CrossesI 40-SEC 22
Location0.08 M N JCT SH 64
RouteState Highway 363
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24944, -93.03521
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,336 (2018)
Projected traffic1,533 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 SystemYes

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 SH 363-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 363-SEC 1 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 SH 363-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22 carry?

About 4,336 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 363-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 363-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.