SH-78/SEC-1/L-5.1 over I-40/SEC-51/L-220.85
PoorSt. Francis County, Arkansas · .07 MI North of Wheatley · Structure no. 000000000003767
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-78/SEC-1/L-5.1 over I-40/SEC-51/L-220.85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-78/SEC-1/L-5.1 over I-40/SEC-51/L-220.85 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,694 by 2028. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-78/SEC-1/L-5.1 over I-40/SEC-51/L-220.85 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-78/SEC-1/L-5.1 over I-40/SEC-51/L-220.85 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SH-78/SEC-1/L-5.1 over I-40/SEC-51/L-220.85 carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH-78/SEC-1/L-5.1 over I-40/SEC-51/L-220.85?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH-78/SEC-1/L-5.1 over I-40/SEC-51/L-220.85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.