US Bridges

SH 105-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & St. Hwy. 105 · Structure no. 000000000003978

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,844
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105-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 6,844 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,090 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 105-SEC 1
CrossesI 40-SEC 22
LocationJCT I-40 & St. Hwy. 105
RouteState Highway 105
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25311, -92.93745
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,844 (2018)
Projected traffic10,090 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 105-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22 built?

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

What condition is SH 105-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 105-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22 carry?

About 6,844 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 105-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105-SEC 1 over I 40-SEC 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.