US Bridges

SH 391 Galloway over I 40 Log 160.81

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · I-40 & SH 391 · Structure no. 000000000003197

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 391 Galloway over I 40 Log 160.81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 391 Galloway over I 40 Log 160.81 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,500 by 2034. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 391 Galloway
CrossesI 40 Log 160.81
LocationI-40 & SH 391
RouteState Highway 391
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78455, -92.12879
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.
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$577,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 391 Galloway over I 40 Log 160.81 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 391 Galloway over I 40 Log 160.81 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 391 Galloway over I 40 Log 160.81 carry?

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

How long is SH 391 Galloway over I 40 Log 160.81?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 391 Galloway over I 40 Log 160.81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.