US Bridges

SH440 NB Log 13.26 over SH 161

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000B6648

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,254
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH440 NB Log 13.26 over SH 161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH440 NB Log 13.26 over SH 161 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 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 9,254 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,554 by 2028. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH440 NB Log 13.26
CrossesSH 161
Location3.0 MI N of I-40
RouteState Highway 440
Coordinates34.82363, -92.15165
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,254 (2016)
Projected traffic15,554 by 2028
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH440 NB Log 13.26 over SH 161 built?

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

What condition is SH440 NB Log 13.26 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SH440 NB Log 13.26 over SH 161 carry?

About 9,254 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH440 NB Log 13.26 over SH 161?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH440 NB Log 13.26 over SH 161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.