US Bridges

WB I440 Ramp over Fourche Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · HWY 365 W B on Ramp · Structure no. 0000000000J5700

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,417 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
1,499
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I440 Ramp over Fourche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I440 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 1,499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2028. The structure is 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWB I440 Ramp
CrossesFourche Creek
LocationHWY 365 W B on Ramp
RouteInterstate 440
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71564, -92.25555
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,417 ft (431.9 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 traffic1,499 (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 WB I440 Ramp over Fourche Creek built?

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

What condition is WB I440 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 WB I440 Ramp over Fourche Creek carry?

About 1,499 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is WB I440 Ramp over Fourche Creek?

The structure is 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns WB I440 Ramp over Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.