US Bridges

Young Rd. over I-40 Log 148.75

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .55 MI E Crystal Hill · Structure no. 000000000003236

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young Rd. over I-40 Log 148.75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Young Rd. over I-40 Log 148.75 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2007. 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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CarriesYoung Rd.
CrossesI-40 Log 148.75
Location.55 MI E Crystal Hill
RouteCity Street 64230
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8131, -92.32247
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 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 traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic735 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$313,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Young Rd. over I-40 Log 148.75 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young Rd. over I-40 Log 148.75 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Young Rd. over I-40 Log 148.75 carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Young Rd. over I-40 Log 148.75?

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 Young Rd. over I-40 Log 148.75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.