US Bridges

Central Airport RD over I-40 Log 158.02

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1 MI E of SH 161 (I-6) · Structure no. 000000000003269

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Airport RD over I-40 Log 158.02 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Airport RD over I-40 Log 158.02 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 99% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2007. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCentral Airport RD
CrossesI-40 Log 158.02
Location1 MI E of SH 161 (I-6)
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77926, -92.17756
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2007
Trucks99%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$51,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Airport RD over I-40 Log 158.02 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Airport RD over I-40 Log 158.02 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 Central Airport RD over I-40 Log 158.02 carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 99% are trucks.

How long is Central Airport RD over I-40 Log 158.02?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Central Airport RD over I-40 Log 158.02?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.