US Bridges

SH440 SB Log 12.01 over Ink Bayou

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI N I-40 (I-6) · Structure no. 0000000000A6647

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,127 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH440 SB Log 12.01 over Ink Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH440 SB Log 12.01 over Ink Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,554 by 2028. The structure is 1,127 ft (343.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH440 SB Log 12.01
CrossesInk Bayou
Location1.6 MI N I-40 (I-6)
RouteState Highway 440
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80437, -92.158
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,127 ft (343.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2018)
Projected traffic15,554 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH440 SB Log 12.01 over Ink Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH440 SB Log 12.01 over Ink Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH440 SB Log 12.01 over Ink Bayou carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH440 SB Log 12.01 over Ink Bayou?

The structure is 1,127 ft (343.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH440 SB Log 12.01 over Ink Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.