US Bridges

Burns Park Dr. over I 40 Log 149.50

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI SE of I-430/I-5 · Structure no. 000000000003237

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
106
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burns Park Dr. over I 40 Log 149.50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burns Park Dr. over I 40 Log 149.50 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 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2007. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurns Park Dr.
CrossesI 40 Log 149.50
Location1.6 MI SE of I-430/I-5
RouteCity Street 64980
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80443, -92.31497
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (1987)
Projected traffic93 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burns Park Dr. over I 40 Log 149.50 built?

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

What condition is Burns Park Dr. over I 40 Log 149.50 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 Burns Park Dr. over I 40 Log 149.50 carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burns Park Dr. over I 40 Log 149.50?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Burns Park Dr. over I 40 Log 149.50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.