US Bridges

I40 Sec 22 EB LN over Illinois Bayou

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI W of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000B6917

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
583 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Sec 22 EB LN over Illinois Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Sec 22 EB LN over Illinois Bayou in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,688 by 2028. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Sec 22 EB LN
CrossesIllinois Bayou
Location0.75 MI W of JCT SH 7
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30919, -93.15119
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length583 ft (177.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,688 by 2028
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Sec 22 EB LN over Illinois Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Sec 22 EB LN over Illinois Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I40 Sec 22 EB LN over Illinois Bayou carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I40 Sec 22 EB LN over Illinois Bayou?

The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Sec 22 EB LN over Illinois Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.