US Bridges

40 EB to 30 Wbramp over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Ramp I40 E to I30 W/I-5 · Structure no. 0000000000X0203

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

40 EB to 30 Wbramp over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 40 EB to 30 Wbramp over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 81,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,885 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries40 EB to 30 Wbramp
CrossesDitch
LocationRamp I40 E to I30 W/I-5
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.77668, -92.26182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,000 (2018)
Projected traffic38,885 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 40 EB to 30 Wbramp over Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40 EB to 30 Wbramp over Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 40 EB to 30 Wbramp over Ditch carry?

About 81,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 40 EB to 30 Wbramp over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 40 EB to 30 Wbramp over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.