I-40 WB Log 156.50 over SH 161
GoodPulaski County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E of SH 67 · Structure no. 0000000000A6821
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 WB Log 156.50 over SH 161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB Log 156.50 over SH 161 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,460 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 WB Log 156.50 over SH 161 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 WB Log 156.50 over SH 161 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does I-40 WB Log 156.50 over SH 161 carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-40 WB Log 156.50 over SH 161?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 WB Log 156.50 over SH 161?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.