US Bridges

SH 440 SB / I-40 over I 40-SEC 33 Log 158.94

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · JCT I-440 & I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A5985

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
888 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 440 SB / I-40 over I 40-SEC 33 Log 158.94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 440 SB / I-40 over I 40-SEC 33 Log 158.94 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,554 by 2028. The structure is 888 ft (270.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 440 SB / I-40
CrossesI 40-SEC 33 Log 158.94
LocationJCT I-440 & I-40
RouteState Highway 440
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7807, -92.1616
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length888 ft (270.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2018)
Projected traffic15,554 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 440 SB / I-40 over I 40-SEC 33 Log 158.94 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 440 SB / I-40 over I 40-SEC 33 Log 158.94 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 440 SB / I-40 over I 40-SEC 33 Log 158.94 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 440 SB / I-40 over I 40-SEC 33 Log 158.94?

The structure is 888 ft (270.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 440 SB / I-40 over I 40-SEC 33 Log 158.94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.