US Bridges

I 40 WB Lns over Galla Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.31 M W JCT SH 363 · Structure no. 0000000000A3969

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
196 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40 WB Lns over Galla Creek is a concrete slab carrying I 40 WB Lns over Galla Creek 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,882 by 2028. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 40 WB Lns
CrossesGalla Creek
Location0.31 M W JCT SH 363
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.25163, -93.04016
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40 WB Lns over Galla Creek built?

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

What condition is I 40 WB Lns over Galla Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 40 WB Lns over Galla Creek carry?

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

How long is I 40 WB Lns over Galla Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 40 WB Lns over Galla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.