US Bridges

S. Union Grove Rd. over I 40-SEC 22

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.62 M N St. Hwy. 64 · Structure no. 000000000003998

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Union Grove Rd. over I 40-SEC 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Union Grove Rd. 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2007. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Union Grove Rd.
CrossesI 40-SEC 22
Location0.62 M N St. Hwy. 64
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25056, -92.88977
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (1987)
Projected traffic118 by 2007
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Union Grove Rd. over I 40-SEC 22 built?

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

What condition is S. Union Grove 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 S. Union Grove Rd. over I 40-SEC 22 carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Union Grove Rd. over I 40-SEC 22?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S. Union Grove Rd. over I 40-SEC 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.