US Bridges

SH 440 SW Ramp over I 40 Log 159.07

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.7 W of Galloway (I-6) · Structure no. 000000000005712

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
619 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 440 SW Ramp over I 40 Log 159.07 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 440 SW Ramp over I 40 Log 159.07 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2028. The structure is 619 ft (188.7 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 SW Ramp
CrossesI 40 Log 159.07
Location1.7 W of Galloway (I-6)
RouteState Highway 440
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78094, -92.15903
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length619 ft (188.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (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 SW Ramp over I 40 Log 159.07 built?

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

What condition is SH 440 SW Ramp over I 40 Log 159.07 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 SW Ramp over I 40 Log 159.07 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 440 SW Ramp over I 40 Log 159.07?

The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 440 SW Ramp over I 40 Log 159.07?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.