US Bridges

I-40/(I-6) over Dark Hollow Drain

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI W JCT US67 & I40 · Structure no. 0000000000M3039

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115,477
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40/(I-6) over Dark Hollow Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-40/(I-6) over Dark Hollow Drain in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 115,477 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,690 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40/(I-6)
CrossesDark Hollow Drain
Location0.1 MI W JCT US67 & I40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77722, -92.23905
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,477 (2018)
Projected traffic138,690 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40/(I-6) over Dark Hollow Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40/(I-6) over Dark Hollow Drain 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-40/(I-6) over Dark Hollow Drain carry?

About 115,477 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40/(I-6) over Dark Hollow Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-40/(I-6) over Dark Hollow Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.