US Bridges

I-40 WB LOG194.39 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI East JCT SH 11 · Structure no. 0000000000A3709

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
145 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB LOG194.39 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-40 WB LOG194.39 over Hurricane Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,450 by 2028. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB LOG194.39
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.2 MI East JCT SH 11
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.81897, -91.54634
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,450 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 LOG194.39 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB LOG194.39 over Hurricane 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB LOG194.39 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB LOG194.39 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB LOG194.39 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.