US Bridges

CR 79 Valentine over I-40 Log 162.39

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · I-40 Log 162.39 · Structure no. 000000000003198

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,861
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79 Valentine over I-40 Log 162.39 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 79 Valentine over I-40 Log 162.39 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 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 1,861 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2007. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 79 Valentine
CrossesI-40 Log 162.39
LocationI-40 Log 162.39
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7875, -92.10156
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,861 (1987)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 79 Valentine over I-40 Log 162.39 built?

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

What condition is CR 79 Valentine over I-40 Log 162.39 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 79 Valentine over I-40 Log 162.39 carry?

About 1,861 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 79 Valentine over I-40 Log 162.39?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79 Valentine over I-40 Log 162.39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.