US Bridges

I-40 EB Log 146.46 over Newton Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1 MI NW of I-430/I-2 · Structure no. 0000000000B3233

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB Log 146.46 over Newton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-40 EB Log 146.46 over Newton Creek 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2034. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB Log 146.46
CrossesNewton Creek
Location1 MI NW of I-430/I-2
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.83555, -92.34814
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2018)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB Log 146.46 over Newton Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 EB Log 146.46 over Newton Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 EB Log 146.46 over Newton Creek carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB Log 146.46 over Newton Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB Log 146.46 over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.