US Bridges

I 40-SEC 22 WB LN over Old Cove RD (cr 273)

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · Lm 85.80 Om I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A3967

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 22 WB LN over Old Cove RD (cr 273) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 22 WB LN over Old Cove RD (cr 273) 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,882 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI 40-SEC 22 WB LN
CrossesOld Cove RD (cr 273)
LocationLm 85.80 Om I-40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.2681, -93.0692
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,882 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 40-SEC 22 WB LN over Old Cove RD (cr 273) built?

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

What condition is I 40-SEC 22 WB LN over Old Cove RD (cr 273) 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 I 40-SEC 22 WB LN over Old Cove RD (cr 273) carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 40-SEC 22 WB LN over Old Cove RD (cr 273)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 22 WB LN over Old Cove RD (cr 273)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.