US Bridges

EB I440 Off Ramp over Fourche Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · SH 365 Exit Ramp 1 · Structure no. 0000000000G5700

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,140 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I440 Off Ramp over Fourche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I440 Off Ramp over Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2028. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB I440 Off Ramp
CrossesFourche Creek
LocationSH 365 Exit Ramp 1
RouteInterstate 440
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71527, -92.25509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 EB I440 Off Ramp over Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I440 Off Ramp over Fourche Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does EB I440 Off Ramp over Fourche Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is EB I440 Off Ramp over Fourche Creek?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns EB I440 Off Ramp over Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.