US Bridges

I-40 over Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 1.4 M E JCT SH 105 & 40 · Structure no. 0000000000X0152

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,012
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over 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 33,012 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,486 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 M E JCT SH 105 & 40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25223, -92.91127
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,012 (2016)
Projected traffic34,486 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 over Creek carry?

About 33,012 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.