I 440 WB Log 8.44 over Faulkner Lake
PoorPulaski County, Arkansas · 1MI So of US 70 (I-7) · Structure no. 0000000000A5708
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,240 ft
- 40 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 440 WB Log 8.44 over Faulkner Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 440 WB Log 8.44 over Faulkner Lake in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,812 by 2028. The structure is 2,240 ft (682.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 440 WB Log 8.44 over Faulkner Lake built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 440 WB Log 8.44 over Faulkner Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I 440 WB Log 8.44 over Faulkner Lake carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I 440 WB Log 8.44 over Faulkner Lake?
The structure is 2,240 ft (682.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I 440 WB Log 8.44 over Faulkner Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.