US Bridges

I 40 District 6 over White River

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI W JCT SH 33 · Structure no. 000000000007343

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,844 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40 District 6 over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40 District 6 over White River in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2040. The structure is 2,844 ft (866.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40 District 6
CrossesWhite River
Location3.7 MI W JCT SH 33
RouteInterstate 0
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.83887, -91.46156
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,844 ft (866.9 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2019)
Projected traffic40,800 by 2040
Trucks64%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40 District 6 over White River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 40 District 6 over White River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 40 District 6 over White River carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.

How long is I 40 District 6 over White River?

The structure is 2,844 ft (866.9 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I 40 District 6 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.