US Bridges

Military Road over I-40 (burns Park)

Poor

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.72 W SH365 JCT · Structure no. 000000000003238

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Road over I-40 (burns Park) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Road over I-40 (burns Park) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,524 by 2012. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilitary Road
CrossesI-40 (burns Park)
Location0.72 W SH365 JCT
RouteCity Street 38610
Coordinates34.79718, -92.30281
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,524 by 2012
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$79,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Road over I-40 (burns Park) built?

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

What condition is Military Road over I-40 (burns Park) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Military Road over I-40 (burns Park) carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Military Road over I-40 (burns Park)?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Military Road over I-40 (burns Park)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.