US Bridges

I 440 NE Ramp over I440 over I530 Fourche

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · So Term NE Rp · Structure no. 0000000000C5700

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,902 ft
37 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 440 NE Ramp over I440 over I530 Fourche is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 440 NE Ramp over I440 over I530 Fourche in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 440 NE Ramp
CrossesI440 over I530 Fourche
LocationSo Term NE Rp
RouteInterstate 440
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70989, -92.2707
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans37
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,902 ft (884.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 440 NE Ramp over I440 over I530 Fourche built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 440 NE Ramp over I440 over I530 Fourche 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does I 440 NE Ramp over I440 over I530 Fourche carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 440 NE Ramp over I440 over I530 Fourche?

The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 440 NE Ramp over I440 over I530 Fourche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.