US Bridges

N Hills Blvd over I-40 Log 154.28

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1MI E of 30 & 40 (I-6) · Structure no. 000000000003157

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
373 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hills Blvd over I-40 Log 154.28 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Hills Blvd over I-40 Log 154.28 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2007. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Hills Blvd
CrossesI-40 Log 154.28
Location1MI E of 30 & 40 (I-6)
RouteCity Street 28860
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7772, -92.24256
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,608 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$829,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Hills Blvd over I-40 Log 154.28 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Hills Blvd over I-40 Log 154.28 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 2024.

How much traffic does N Hills Blvd over I-40 Log 154.28 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Hills Blvd over I-40 Log 154.28?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N Hills Blvd over I-40 Log 154.28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.