US Bridges

I-440 Log 5.16 EB over Fourche Dam Pike

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .2MI N of Lindsey RD · Structure no. 0000000000B5704

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-440 Log 5.16 EB over Fourche Dam Pike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-440 Log 5.16 EB over Fourche Dam Pike in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,108 by 2028. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-440 Log 5.16 EB
CrossesFourche Dam Pike
Location.2MI N of Lindsey RD
RouteInterstate 440
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71597, -92.18986
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2018)
Projected traffic31,108 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-440 Log 5.16 EB over Fourche Dam Pike built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-440 Log 5.16 EB over Fourche Dam Pike 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-440 Log 5.16 EB over Fourche Dam Pike carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-440 Log 5.16 EB over Fourche Dam Pike?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-440 Log 5.16 EB over Fourche Dam Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.