US Bridges

I-440 over Arkansas River

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 4.7 So of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000005705

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
4,190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-440 over Arkansas River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-440 over Arkansas River in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,216 by 2028. The structure is 4,190 ft (1,277.1 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-440
CrossesArkansas River
Location4.7 So of I-40
RouteInterstate 440
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71797, -92.18281
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,190 ft (1,277.1 m)
Longest span540 ft (164.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2018)
Projected traffic62,216 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-440 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-440 over Arkansas River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-440 over Arkansas River carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-440 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 4,190 ft (1,277.1 m) long with a longest span of 540 ft (164.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I-440 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.