US Bridges

CR-427/Z-D/L-4.98 over I-40/SEC-51/L-252.31

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.5 Miles East JCT SH 75 · Structure no. 000000000003884

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-427/Z-D/L-4.98 over I-40/SEC-51/L-252.31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-427/Z-D/L-4.98 over I-40/SEC-51/L-252.31 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR-427/Z-D/L-4.98
CrossesI-40/SEC-51/L-252.31
Location0.5 Miles East JCT SH 75
RouteCounty Highway 427
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09769, -90.61128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic168 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$274,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-427/Z-D/L-4.98 over I-40/SEC-51/L-252.31 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-427/Z-D/L-4.98 over I-40/SEC-51/L-252.31 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-427/Z-D/L-4.98 over I-40/SEC-51/L-252.31 carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-427/Z-D/L-4.98 over I-40/SEC-51/L-252.31?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-427/Z-D/L-4.98 over I-40/SEC-51/L-252.31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.