US Bridges

SH 440 NB Ramp over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · SH440 & US 67 Jct. · Structure no. 000000000006791

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,066
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 440 NB Ramp over Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 440 NB Ramp over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,066 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,777 by 2036. The structure is 1,460 ft (445 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSH 440 NB Ramp
CrossesDitch
LocationSH440 & US 67 Jct.
RouteState Highway 440
Coordinates34.84146, -92.15179
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,460 ft (445 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,066 (2011)
Projected traffic7,777 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 440 NB Ramp over Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 440 NB Ramp over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 440 NB Ramp over Ditch carry?

About 9,066 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 440 NB Ramp over Ditch?

The structure is 1,460 ft (445 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 440 NB Ramp over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.