US Bridges

SH 440 E-S Ramp over I-40 Log 158.77

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.9MI W of Galloway · Structure no. 000000000005711

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 440 E-S Ramp over I-40 Log 158.77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 440 E-S Ramp over I-40 Log 158.77 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2028. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 440 E-S Ramp
CrossesI-40 Log 158.77
Location1.9MI W of Galloway
RouteState Highway 440
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78039, -92.16421
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 440 E-S Ramp over I-40 Log 158.77 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 440 E-S Ramp over I-40 Log 158.77 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 SH 440 E-S Ramp over I-40 Log 158.77 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 440 E-S Ramp over I-40 Log 158.77?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 440 E-S Ramp over I-40 Log 158.77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.