US Bridges

I-40 WB Log 143.70 over White Oak Bayou

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI SE of MORGAN/I-3 · Structure no. 0000000000A3230

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB Log 143.70 over White Oak Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying I-40 WB Log 143.70 over White Oak Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 years old, older 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2034. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-40 WB Log 143.70
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location1.5 MI SE of MORGAN/I-3
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.87053, -92.36578
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2018)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB Log 143.70 over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-40 WB Log 143.70 over White Oak Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 WB Log 143.70 over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB Log 143.70 over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB Log 143.70 over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.