US Bridges

SH 331 Sec 1 over I-40 Sec 22

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · I-40 & SH 331 · Structure no. 000000000006666

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 331 Sec 1 over I-40 Sec 22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 331 Sec 1 over I-40 Sec 22 in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,458 by 2027. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 331 Sec 1
CrossesI-40 Sec 22
LocationI-40 & SH 331
RouteState Highway 331
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28233, -93.09289
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,458 by 2027
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 331 Sec 1 over I-40 Sec 22 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 331 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 331 Sec 1 over I-40 Sec 22 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 331 Sec 1 over I-40 Sec 22?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 331 Sec 1 over I-40 Sec 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.